13105 Venice BLD by Davis Studio Architects
Finding the inspiration, resources and know-how to design an eco-friendly house in the middle of an urban jungle is not a task one takes on lightly. It requires a strong sense of commitment, perseverance and faith in the inherent worth of embracing practices of sustainability. Jonathan and Mary Jo Davis, the husband and wife design team who comprise Davis Studio, did just that. Acting as their own architect, main contractor and occasional labor force, they took on the task of transforming a minuscule lot on Venice Boulevard in Los Angeles into a conscious living and work space that is eco-friendly, expansive and inviting.
The home’s countertops are made from a product called Paperstone, a material made of 100% post-consumer recycled paper content, which is bonded with a water-based resin. Post-use recycled and renewable building materials are also used throughout the structure.
Insulation for the house is made of recycled cotton and denim that contains 85% post-industrial recycled natural fibers, while many of the cabinets are built of Wheatboard, a product made from sustainable, annually renewable agricultural fibers and a formaldehyde-free, emissions-free synthetic resin.
