anahola

Architecture: Hawai’i Off Grid Architecture
Principal: David Sellers
Project Managers: Austin Pollard
Architectural Staff: Emily Martin, Milo Becker

Our client shares our passion for sustainability and was eager to embrace mass timber for their home on Kaua‘i. Once completed, the Anahola Residence will be the first of its kind in the state, setting an example for future projects.

The home’s structure is built with a strong yet beautiful timber frame, using prefabricated and prefinished columns, beams and CLT panels that arrived ready to install. This approach significantly reduced waste and made the construction process more efficient. To blend with the natural landscape, part of the home is partially set into the hillside using concrete stem walls that also help to support the timber frame structural system.

PROJECT DETAILS

The residence is designed to be completely self-sufficient. Three solar arrays, with a total of 64 panels, will generate enough energy to power the home, and are backed up with battery storage to ensure our client will never be without power. With about 50 inches of annual rainfall, the home’s extended roof overhangs not only provide shade but also maximize rainwater collection, supplying all the drinking and household water needs.

Additionally, a solar hot water heating system, combined with small on-demand units, ensures hot water is always on-demand without the energy drain of a traditional recirculating pump.

This project is a testament to what’s possible when innovative design meets a commitment to sustainability. We hope it inspires many more eco-friendly homes in Hawai‘i and beyond.