The Arroyo House is located in Blue Diamond, a hamlet just outside Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert. The small << community is situated near an active ‘gypsum mine, and also lies within close ity of Red Rock Canyon —a conservation area that is popular with hikers and rock climbers. a are made of concrete, ing steel and vast stretches of glass. Deep roof overhangs protect the glazed walls from the intense desert sun and also shade patios that encircle the home. Sustainability was also considered during the project. Eco-friendly features include low-flow plumbing fixtures, non-toxic paint, and an in.slab radiant system for heating and cooling. Greywater is used for landscape irrigation, ‘and black water is treated onsite through a ‘Septic system. The couple also intends to install a photovoltaic array, with hopes of generating more energy than the home ‘consumes. a sunamere ee