Vertically stacked and set into a hillside, Malibu 5 is a sustainable Modern home constructed of environmentally friendly and recycled materials and designed to minimize energy use.

Conceived as a passive solar house that make minimal use of the power grid, the house has energy during the day and releasing it at night. The design has proven so successful that the residents are contributing energy to the local grid.

built as two, C-shaped rectangular bars – one tow stories, one a single story over the garage – the house comprises four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The Structures are separated by a courtyard. Rooms are open on two sides to provide cross ventilation. The home faces southwest to take advantage of coastal breezes, energy-providing solar gain and natural light. Large solar-protected windows produce light-filled rooms and minimize the need for artificial lighting, which is controlled with motion sensor light switches.