Green

The kitchen and dining area opens onto a patio. Photo by Ken Pagliaro Photography.

A view of the house from the front. Photo by Ken Pagliaro Photography.

Photo by Ken Pagliaro Photography.

Another view of the upstairs hallway, which features bamboo flooring. Photo by Ken Pagliaro Photography.

The relationship between interior and exterior becomes crucial in the articulation of the residence.

One of the early challenges of building the house was defining the property lines of the lot, which had come to be known as "the floating acre" among the local fishermen.

A small box atop the home looks out onto a green roof, designed by local landscaping firm Toits Vertige.