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Designing Exquisite Custom Residences
in High Performance
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JOAQUIN KARCHER
Dipl.Ing. Master of Architecture

P.O Box 216
Taos, NM 87571
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(575) 758-9741
oneearth@taosnet.com

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green building, One Earth Design, Joaquin Karcher, Taos, New Mexico, solar design, passive solar design, energy efficiency, adobe, natural building materials, compressed earth block, straw bale, light clay, custom residences, solar homes

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4200 sq.ft. adobe residence w/ artist studio, passive solar heating concept w/ thermal chimney, DC powered solar hot water system w/ radiant heat under flagstone floors, integrated solar electricity backup system, roof water harvesting, waterfall shower/ steam bath, shepherd’s bed over fireplace, retreat alcove behind Indonesian screen, spectacular views from roof terrace, non toxic materials and mud plaster finishes, reclaimed oak beams, detached root cellar

Gallina Canyon, Taos, NM; w/ Aqua Fria Construction, Ed and Julie Baca

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