With a small lot size and moderate slope away from the view, the new house design took shape as a two-story design over a walkout/garage level. Primarily living spaces were gathered on the view side and bedrooms to the inland side, with the exception of the primary bedroom suite on the second floor. Additionally, an office loft occupies a small third level, the top point of a custom, steel tube and bracket stair. Double stud walls and triple glazed European windows help contribute to an amazingly efficient building envelope.