Case studies · Homes · Pasadena · 2025
Courtyard house, Pasadena
A growing family loved their street but had outgrown their 1950s ranch. Instead of adding a second storey, we wrapped the home around a new shaded courtyard.
3,400
Sq ft reconfigured
−31%
Modelled cooling load
9 mo
Design to handover
- Single-storey living arranged around daylight, not corridors
- Deep eaves and lime plaster keep summer rooms cool
- Family stayed on site through a phased build
“They solved the heat, the noise and the homework traffic in one move. The courtyard is where we live now.”
— Lena M., homeowner, Pasadena