Building a home near water offers a serene lifestyle but presents unique challenges like saltwater exposure, humidity, strong winds, and flooding. At Lindal and OTO Design with over 60 years of experience, we specialize in designing durable homes in marine climates using passive design principles and climate-responsive strategies. We offer corrosion-resistant materials, elevated foundations, and sustainable building solutions that ensure longevity and comfort. Our expertise helps clients create homes that withstand coastal elements while minimizing environmental impact.

A timeless structure with a Cult following, reintroduced by Lindal - Alpha Series

Colors are responsible for conscious and subconscious stimuli in our psycho-spatial relationship. Color roots us in our history, culture, and social narrative.

It begins by designing a residence that seamlessly integrates with its surroundings and embraces the distinctive natural setting. Employing appropriate materials and advanced construction techniques plays a crucial role. Nonetheless, the reliance on mechanical systems for heating, cooling, and ventilation remains essential. Amid increasing awareness of global warming and the imperative to reduce our carbon footprint, the quest for sustainable living intensifies, rightfully so.

While green roofs have been a part of human history for centuries, their popularity has surged in recent decades, thanks to the increasing focus on sustainability. Roofs, being the largest horizontal surface on typical buildings, are highly susceptible to extreme weather conditions, be it scorching summers or bitter winters. Green roofs offer an ingenious solution to these challenges.

Universal design holds a pivotal role in championing equality and human rights. It upholds the principle that access to buildings, products, and environments is a fundamental human right. As home designers, our commitment lies in crafting solutions that enhance the quality of our clients' lives, regardless of their unique requirements. We believe that aesthetics and accessibility should harmonize, resulting in homes that truly enrich lives.

Shou Sugi Ban Cedar, a traditional Japanese wood preservation technique.

Site-responsive design for homes is a critical approach that places emphasis on harmonizing a residence with its natural surroundings and climatic conditions.