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Although Leah, a landscape designer, often travels to project sites and works on the go, she draws inspiration from working outside on the days she is home. “When I’m home and working on actual designs, I love to work out back where it’s peaceful and sunny,” Leah says. “It helps me be productive.”

A peek inside one of the completed Connect Homes. “Once clients have selected their desired model, then they can personalize it in a number of ways. They can choose different tiles for the kitchen backsplash and bathrooms, select their preferred flooring, etc. If they are serious chefs, they can have whatever appliance they’ve always dreamed of cooking with—you name it.”

Ojochal, one of a trio of villages that make up the Costa Ballena in Costa Rica, is located at the edge of a tropical rainforest. The village is known for its laid-back vibe and excellent cuisine, with a multicultural expat population.

Located in Ojochal, Costa Rica, at the edge of a large tropical rain forest, the multi-disciplinary firm of A-01 (A Company / A Foundation) designed a prefabricated home that would respond to its local environment by exclusively using passive climate control.

Hidden within a secret garden, the house is made up of a series of layered and transparent spaces that allow the outdoor landscape to be enjoyed from every room. The honest palette uses durable natural materials like brick, concrete, and white-stained timber (all robust enough to withstand young children as well as dogs.)