June 30, 1990 | San Rafael, California

Aquaterra

“Aquaterra,” a tourist visitation house for Mr. Greg Snowden, San Rafael, California, USA. The house features a roof pond and 20 meter high waterfall for controlling interior temperature, humidity, and direct natural light. An, “X-Wing,” structural bridge foundation with spring loaded shock-absorbing gaskets for earthquake resistance, built in photovoltaic solar cells, and egg-beater windmills for electrical generation. A foundation system that touches the ground in only six points, preserving all the natural ecology.