We are happy to be nearing the completion of a 432 ft2 backyard straw bale cottage in Berkeley, California. The cottage is tucked away in the backyard of the main home.

The New York Times featured an Arkin Tilt project in an article titled "Smart Style," in their January 2015 Homes special section. The article explores the features of the Eastern Sierra Residence that make it an ecologically sound design, ranging from proper solar orientation to on-site energy production.