Jacobson Residence — Wick Architecture & Design (Copy)

The Energy Star and Build It Green certified 4,000 square foot Jacobson Residence’s typology is driven by sustainability. Located on a tight urban site, the home is organized around a splayed, central slot garden which brings natural light and breezes to all of the interior living spaces. This ‘wet’ garden reuses all the rainwater from the roof and stands in stark contrast to the exterior xeriscape gardens. Both gardens can be viewed simultaneously from the dining room. Each living space has a direct connection with the natural environment thru incised terraces, balconies or decks. The upper floor cantilevers out to shade the lower floor on the south façade and the roof line tilts in three directions maximizing solar exposure and allowing rain water to flow to central storage tanks for reuse.

Project Size: 4,000 SF
Project Location: Sherman Oaks, CA

JACOBSON RESIDENCE
This sustainability driven design includes a “wet” garden, a cantilevered upper floor and a roof that maximizes solar exposure and rainwater for reuse.

Architecture of Energy Star and Build it Green residence with wet garden and xeriscape garden, landscape view

Architecture of Energy Star and Build it Green residence with wet garden and xeriscape garden, swimming pool view

Architecture of Energy Star and Build it Green residence with wet garden and xeriscape garden, back porch

A “wet” garden reuses rainwater from the roof while the xeriscape garden demands no water at all.

Architecture of Energy Star and Build it Green residence with wet garden and xeriscape garden, backyard view

Architecture of Energy Star and Build it Green residence with wet garden and xeriscape garden, view from pool at night

Architecture of Energy Star and Build it Green residence with wet garden and xeriscape garden, kitchen

Floorplan for 1st floor of Jacobson residence in Sherman Oaks

Floorplan for 2nd floor of Jacobson residence in Sherman Oaks

JACOBSON RESIDENCEThis sustainability driven design includes a “wet” garden, a cantilevered upper floor and a roof that maximizes solar exposure and rainwater for reuse.

A “wet” garden reuses rainwater from the roof while the xeriscape garden demands no water at all.

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JACOBSON RESIDENCE
This sustainability driven design includes a “wet” garden, a cantilevered upper floor and a roof that maximizes solar exposure and rainwater for reuse.