To maximize the amount of work that could be done prior to receiving city permits for the foundations, ARB reverse-formed the deep foundations, backfilled with sand and cement slurry, and stripped the forms to provide block-outs for these deep foundations so work could progress at multiple elevations simultaneously once permits were received.

While first-of-its-kind microgrid technology powers the house, to maximize energy and environmental savings, the project also uses greywater and rainwater catchment, light colored surfaces for maximum solar reflectivity, weather-based irrigation control and a selection of sustainable building materials throughout.