ipe (pronounced e-pay), the extremely dense Brazilian hardwood, was installed around the edges of the roofline over the weekend. The 22' boards are really heavy, fortunately the scaffolding was still up, can't imagine how it could have been hoisted up without it.
Our love of mid 20th century architecture has collided with the desire for larger closets and a sustainable, green future. This is the story about building our new home.