Located on an extremely difficult hillside section, this three level home has been designed to connect the Christchurch beach with the forested hills. An economical foot print, solar panels, rainwater tanks, automatic overhead louvers, an ultra-low emission log burner, high level windows, sliding screens, low maintenance materials partially sourced from the local excavated rock material and the warped sail like roof, designed to follow the daily sun path as well as space for a well-stocked veggie garden and numerous fruit trees answered the clients wish for an environmentally conscious home.