Desert Arroyo House

View of the exterior, illustrating the elevation above flash flood levels. This image was produced with the assistance of AI - Midjourney, copyright Dual Ecologies 2023.

How and where does one live in the desert? This house sits in the seasonally flooded zone of the arroyo, capable of resisting flash floods with its concrete construction and elevation above the flood plain. The house opens up to take advantage of the coolness of the morning and evening, providing deep overhangs to keep the midday heat away.

View of the interior living space, showing the overhangs and permeability to the exterior. This image was produced with the assistance of AI - Midjourney, copyright Dual Ecologies 2023.

View of the exterior kitchen with acces to the mesa above. This image was produced with the assistance of AI - Midjourney, copyright Dual Ecologies 2023.