Trust the process | Tell the story | Deliver the vision
Our mission is to hear our clients deeply and build trust through every interaction, approaching each project with a personable touch. We strive to tell the story creatively through thoughtful, innovative design, and ultimately deliver spaces that inspire, function beautifully, and reflect the people who inhabit them.
Overview:
Ridgeview Residence is a 3,400 sq. ft. custom home designed and built by an independent designer on a steep, wooded lot. The modern, energy-efficient design features an open layout, extensive glazing, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections.
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Split-level layout with steel and engineered timber framing
Triple-glazed windows, rainscreen cladding, and passive solar design
Radiant floor heating, HRV system, and 9.2kW solar array
Smart home integration for HVAC, lighting, and security
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Sloped site: Used pier foundations and minimal grading
Limited sunlight: Clerestory spine and skylights added
Custom geometry: Required unique structural detailing and special permitting
Remote location: Addressed with staged deliveries and panelized construction
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Delivered on time and near budget, Ridgeview Residence is a showcase of responsive, high-performance design in a complex natural setting.
Featured Project Brief:
Las Alturas | Santa Barbara
Custom Residence
Evaluation | Concept | Design | Integration | Execution
As a creative collaborator throughout the entire process, our EHD team excels in each step.
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Meet the founder
Eddie
Herrera
Principal Architect, AIA | NCARB
Welcome—we’re glad you’re here. Our Central Coast design studio is boutique and highly specialized, allowing us to be intentional in our work and thoughtfully tailored to each project, regardless of scale. We approach every project as a collaborative process, taking the time to understand your vision and translate it into meaningful, well-crafted design.
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