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Terrestrial Pursuits

Residential Building Type:
  • Single-family home
  • Multi-family residential
  • ADU
Project size:
  • 2000 sq ft or Less
  • 2001 sq ft to 5000 sq ft

Sustainability Expertise & Credentials

Sustainability Expertise: Yes
Sustainability Expertise & Credentials:

Extensive experience with low-carbon high-performance adaptive reuse and new construction, including our Sunnynook and Marengo houses and past experience like the renovation of multiple townhomes to Passive House standards (while employed by CO Adaptive). We prioritize passive strategies that use natural light and air first, then we use continuous insulation, air barriers, HRV/ERV systems, etc., depending on budget.

Fire Resiliency Experience: Yes
Fire Resiliency Experience Details:

Experience designing in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone using architectural details for high-performance building (e.g. airtight envelope, unvented attic, continuous Class A insulation, double- or triple-glazed tempered windows, etc.) that contribute to fire resistance.

Terrestrial Pursuits is an architecture practice based in Los Angeles led by Sarah Gunawan with projects across scales and program types — from backyard homes to adaptive reuse art spaces to commercial-industrial facilities. We are partners in the creative process, drawing on deep expertise in design, construction, operations, real estate development, and custom software applications to help guide each project Read more...