Built to flow with nature. No air conditioning meant the house needed to be aerodynamic enough for the ocean breeze to go through the house. Openable windows and larger doorways allow for that air to pass through. Most of the houses have a layout of a ranch-style or a shotgun house. The beautiful weather, smell of the ocean, and of course fresh brewed Kahuna Coffee filled the house while keeping windows and doors wide open. The materials used to build the house were mostly natural woods and stalks from native plants. Sustainability and efficiency were key to providing a long-lasting structure that could stand against high ocean winds, sea spray, immense amount of sand and potential higher tides. 

All of my experiences on the North Shore were extraordinary, it’s where I found my love of the sea and marine life. Waking up to the crashing waves outside the window produced a feeling of home for a long time. Being located just steps away from life and nature was great, but being inside a house that felt like being within nature topped it. These houses that are structured to bare the winds, storms, and vegetation fit within the environment they are built in. Designing architecture for a place promotes long-term sustainability, efficiency, and use.