A mud adobe house is a living breathing structure. The mud came from the Rillito river and the property itself. It is cool during the hot days and snug and warm in the cool desert evenings. The house has no paint on the walls, rather lime plaster was used to restore the walls to their original luster. The lime plaster, hardens and resists water, but allows the home to breathe as latex paint would not. The cabinets, though new, were hand built by craftsmen and the doors and ceilings are of Douglas fir native to Northern Arizona and are original to the home. Mesquite and copper countertops (also native to Arizona) were also hand crafted. Water, being the most precious resource of the desert is conserved through a gray water system on the property. This home is perfectly suited to the Sonoran Desert environment and the lot has many old saguaros. The original "chicken coop" has been retained and is now a wonderful outdoor dining space. The high quality doors and windows provide great insulation, but are situated to proved cross breezes during the delightful 75 degree winter days.
I hope you will enjoy the thought and detail that was given to this restoration as much as I have enjoyed making it happen.