The plan is anchored by an entry stoop and study at the front, with a two-car garage at the alley. The linear ground-floor volume runs perpendicular to the street, organizing the main living spaces and maintaining views to the side yard. It continues the linear form while stepping away from the eastern property line. A covered side porch provides shade from the harsh southwestern sun while creating a usable outdoor screen porch facing the street. The upper level is set back to reduce its visual impact and reduce its scale to the nearby historic houses. The exterior uses vertically oriented corrugated metal, referencing the scale of nearby clapboard and brick masonry houses. Dark materials are used to recede at the screen porch, while contrasting white panels define the primary street-facing volume, creating a clear hierarchy of form. The house includes a storm shelter and a high-performance envelope while passive strategies like deep window recesses and shaded outdoor spaces reduce heat.