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P R O F I L E | F A U L K N E R A R C H I T E C T S • C O N C E P T L I G H T I N G L A B
Open to Red Rock Canyon's western
majesty and the city's eastern glow,
this home doesn't merely exist in the
landscape—it becomes part of it. The
concrete walls weather and age like
canyon stone, while the water basin
captures the sky's infinite moods. In a
place where nature tests every human
ambition, Faulkner Architects and
Concept Lighting Lab have created
not just shelter, but a masterclass in
architectural restraint that honors the
desert's unforgiving beauty.
Here, the desert's austere beauty finds
its architectural equal: a home that
protects, inspires, and endures.
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the 45-kilowatt photovoltaic array and
reflective roofing help towards achieving
net-zero energy goals despite the
challenging climate.
A south-facing deck extends the living
space outward, its perforated mesh
screening creating dappled shadows
that shift throughout the day. Below,
cars find shelter in the structure's
embrace—even parking becomes part
of the home's protective strategy.
The house sports high-performance
glazing and mechanical systems that
work with, rather than against, the
desert's extremes. Ventilation draws
cool air through the subterranean
spaces, while thermal mass moderates
temperature swings that would challenge
conventional construction.
