Efficient Casita

Efficient Casita
View of the driveway with living green roof.
This 915 square foot casita is efficient in limited square footage without sacrificing aesthetics and function.

Features include:
Ground Source Heat Pump with hydronically heated floors
Extra Insulation and High Thermal Mass
Living green roof
Ample natural light from windows and skylights
Will be connected to the main house's Solar PV array


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When we decided to build on our lot at Lahontan we wondered how to choose the best architect for our needs and desires. We decided to interview and pay three architects for preliminary designs, designs based on what we stated we wanted. All three architects were personally recommended and came with excellent references.

After meeting with Kurt Reinken and seeing his plans and hearing his ideas, we knew he was the person to design our house. He incorporated our every wish into his design. He heard everything we said. He created excitement for us.

Working with Kurt has been a pleasure. He is responsive, always available for meetings, willing to accommodate changes and look into new ways of solving problems. He has a sense of humor. He conveys a sense of integrity in his work….that it be honest to the Tahoe-Truckee Sierra setting and sensitive to that environment.





-- John & Glennis Jones
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