Los Angeles based architect Dan Brunn assembles a team of innovative energy efficient manufacturers to create a vision for contemporary net zero housing. The Bridge House LA, whose construction is soon to be completed in January 2019, is a project teeming with building systems manufactured product at the forefront of eco-design. 

Nestled in Los Angeles' Hancock Park, the 4,500 square foot home was intricately designed to omit zero energy emissions. From its construction phase to its completion, the footprint of the home was a priority for principal architect Dan Brunn and his team. The 212 foot long, 20 foot-wide structure rests within the cozy neighborhood along with a running brook found below the center of the home. 

The single-story rectangular structure may have a simplistic form, however, its clean lines and structurally minimalistic silhouette blends with its surrounding environment. The linear flow of the home allows for an extensive view of the outside.

Accentuated with glass doors and windows throughout the home, the Bridge House LA's base construction does not skimp on quality materials. With its cedar and CNC milled steel framework, the intricate post and beam grid system, designed for the project, enabled efficient on-site assembly and prevented unnecessary construction costs. 

Packed with an arrangement of energy efficient systems, the Bridge House LA is constructed with airtight insulated panels that save energy due to its thermal resistance to the heat and cold. Located on the roof of the structure are carefully integrated skylights and photovoltaic cells which were installed to provide ventilation and store solar powered energy. The double paned, low emissive glass windows that encompass the home allows for an ample amount of natural light to flow through while reducing heat from the north side of the space.

Dan Brunn Architectures' highly functional Bridge House LA plays homage to California mid-century modernism while successfully integrating systems that allow energy efficient practices to shine.