Fort 137

Las Vegas, Nevada. designed by Daniel Joseph Chenin

It is set against the breathtaking backdrop of Red Rock Canyon Park and property designated by the Bureau of Land Management, this American Institute of Architects (AIA) Nevada Merit Award Winning home intentionally showcases nature and appeals to the senses at every point.

The overall design centers around the use of earth elements such as wood paneling with rubbed bronze accents and stone flooring to bring the local elements into the home. This takes advantage of its environmental impact through design strategies, such as, passive cooling, day-lighting, thermal mass, living roofs, photovoltaic panels, radiant heating, rain water harvesting, and native and regionally sourced, robust, no maintenance, and long life-cycle building materials that will complement and evolve with the site as they age and patina over time. All of these offset the home’s carbon footprint, reducing its dependence on the grid, all while providing good stewardship for the land.