Casa Aguila

Located on a mountaintop adjacent to the Cleveland National Forest and San Pasqual Valley, this rural property is a rebuild from the local wildfires. Out of the ashes arose the opportunity to build a cutting edge home that incorporates advanced sustainable design and construction techniques. Built to Passive House standards, the home serves as a demonstration and case study for future high-performance residential projects in the region.

The homeowners are committed to environmental stewardship and intend to expand the realm of possibility for residential energy efficiency in San Diego County. Casa Aguila is Southern California’s first Certified Passive House, has San Diego County’s first onsite wastewater treatment permit and first permit to utilize all collected rainwater for all indoor water use, and strives for eventual grid-disconnection through utilization of battery power, Solar PV, and a 45-foot wind turbine.