In Person: Mullet House Visit
Convened By: David Todd + Daniel Hason
This is an invitation to an interwoven story of human, land, and home stewardship in Cold Spring N.Y. We’ll be visiting the home, office, and prized project of Ethan & Erin, the principals of The Figure Ground Studio.
About this GATHERING
Inspired by the “Living Building Challenge” which is noted as one of the most innovative and impactful building standards out there, this project features local, site harvested hardwoods, custom details throughout, Living Building Challenge Red List free materials, Passive House construction technology, FSC lumber, a native wildflower meadow, site water harvesting features, and more!
The tour will feature regenerative landscape design principles in action, and will discuss the challenges, benefits, and wonder of working within the parameters of natural systems during the design process and as residents of the home. We have a unique perspective as the designers and occupants (with our family) of this high performance home.
We will discuss the importance of site selection and building orientation as they relate to our own design philosophies as well as the Living Building Challenge.
This project was also featured at the 2019 Hudson Valley Passive House Pro Tour and the North East Sustainable Energy Association 2019 Pro Tour Series.
Our Hosts
Ethan Timm
Co-founder of The Figure Ground Studio (TFG), Ethan is committed to the ancient Vitruvian principles of Firmness, Commodity, and Delight.
Expanding the definition of the practice of architecture, Ethan has a passion for making spaces and has explored many facets of building – including self-directed full-scale renovations, energy-upgrade retrofits, sculpture, and furniture-making. This hands on experience informs all of his design and consulting work.
Erin Muir
Erin is an artist, a space holder and a facilitator. She focuses on identifying and understanding the culturally dominant story of separation and working to replace that story with a story of connection and Interbeing. Through a practice which combines Earth-based spirituality, ritual, and The Work That Reconnects, Erin explores and cultivates ways to replace the stories of dominion-over with stories of interconnection – centering awe and gratitude for the sacredness of all life.