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The house is nestled into a wooded ravine, and scarcely visible from the street, giving its owners seclusion even in a highly urban setting just seven miles from Seattle's Space Needle.

More than 60 plant species were used in the layered design.

Much of Ed’s career is dedicated to climate resilient architecture. “Through my work on environmental design, I was keen to see how much we could sort of make this building perform to reach certain environmental sort of standards,” Ed says.

Tucked into the leafy heart of Austin’s Zilker neighborhood, this 3,170-square-foot home by Franke : Franke overlooks a wide urban stream and striking ravine. A row of windows, positioned along the home’s central spine, brings in light and fresh air, while private bedrooms have access to water views, thereby immersing residents in the site’s natural surroundings.