Minimal site disturbance, restraint in building volume, elegant transparency, allow the South Okanagan landscape to assert itself. The design responds directly and simply to the local climate and demonstrates rigorous unity of structure and finish, of form and content. In its airy elegance and mature use of technology and resources it makes an important ecological and artistical statement. The project's convincing economies offer a valuable contribution to promote environmental sustainability, common sense and restraint. In a context dominated by generic, often overbuilt houses, the building is a visible alternative and incentive for discussion.

Jury Comment:

We saw many beautiful and indulgent houses. What struck us about this one, that made it worthy of an award, was its modesty and clarity. There is a strong relationship to the West Coast modernist housing lineage, (dating back through Erickson and Ron Thom), focusing on the unification of nature and building, in the materiality and in sustainable design achievements. And he built it himself!
Peter Busby