Happy Earth Day!!

Happy Earth Day from MYD studio!

To celebrate, we’re revisiting an early project from over a decade ago- The Energy Lab at the Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano.

The Energy Lab is an outdoor classroom space for educational programs at The Ecology Center, a non-profit organization housed at the historic Congdon Residence, the oldest wood-framed structure in San Juan Capistrano.

Constructed of sustainable materials, the design solution for a structure to support an 8-panel photovoltaic array takes cues from the agrarian site and consists of exposed timber framing and a modular green roof system at the asymmetrical gable.

Richlite slats detail at side elevation / ecology center

Green features include FSC-certified timber, as well as Richlite panels, a natural fiber composite material, used as a semi-transparent slatted enclosure.

timber connection detail / ecology center

modular live roof detail / ecology center

A community based endeavor, the small new build involved donations of products and services from building industry professionals throughout Orange County, and you can stop by and check it out if you visit the non-profit located in nearly San Juan Capistrano…

All the best and Happy Earth Day!