Greetings from MYD!
We just wanted to share a few new images of our recently completed contemporary cottage in Laguna Beach... Once the driveway and exterior landscaping is complete, we'll be back with another update.
Until then, click here to visit our latest image gallery for the project, and have a great weekend!
Laguna Beach, cottage, images, projects Have you stopped by our design page lately? It has a (relatively) new layout and we're hoping it makes viewing project images a bit more enjoyable and easier to navigate.
The grid approach is a popular one these days (at least in the design community), but there's good reason for the trend. Besides the visual appeal and sense of order created by the geometry of grid layouts, a thoughtful and well-organized arrangement makes it easier for users to scan photos quickly, without having to use drop-down menus or sidebars.
We've been working on updating our website for some time- there will be ongoing updates as projects progress, but for now, here's a sneak peek of a few of the new site images and graphics. The updated site should be ready to launch in the next few days...
Any comments, suggestions and feedback are more than welcome!
Thanks for stopping by!
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design, myd studio, projects, websites As anyone who has been involved in the design and construction of a new home can attest, the process is a long and involved one, making the built end result that much more meaningful. So, when a project gets approved, permitted and moves into the Construction Phase, it's generally a pretty significant milestone. That said, MYD has multiple reasons to celebrate this holiday weekend, with two building permits pulled this past week for projects we've been working on for over the past year.
When dealing with unusual or unique conditions, getting to this point can be even further complicated, and both these projects have had their own special circumstances, stemming from the primary component of... location, location, location.
The first project heading into construction is a new single-family residence on the North Short of Oahu. The remote nature of the site requires a self-sustaining renewable energy source (PV panels with backup storage), as well as its own septic and water systems, making it completely off the grid.
Hawaii, Laguna Beach, construction, process, projects Though there are many opportunities to implement sustainable design strategies, sometimes the best solutions are those you may not see...
Green roofs have been a topic of numerous previous posts, and MYD advocates the use of these systems for their numerous benefits, including energy conservation, minimized heat island effect, and stormwater management.
However, in addition to vegetated roofs, an increasingly common practice in both new construction and remodels in the residential sector is the installation of photovoltaic systems. While solar has been around for some time, the last few years have seen a tremendous increase in not only the efficiency of the panels themselves, but also in the feasibility and affordability of renewable energy on this smaller scale.
MYD studio is pleased to have several projects in the works that incorporate PV, and we'll continue to post progress updates as installation moves forward.
The initial phase of an installation of a 4.725 kW system in Laguna Beach began last week. Due to the authentic style, material, and detailing of this 1920's hacienda, maintaining the current aesthetic was of key importance. The location of the photovoltaic array was selected to provide for maximum solar exposure, while being virtually invisible from both the interior and exterior of the home.
Laguna Beach, projects, renewable energy, solar 