The Element House | 2019 LEED Project of the Year Finalist

The Element House, completed in late 2017, is one of Florida’s top three most energy-efficient homes. Nestled on 7,500 square feet of waterfront property in South Sarasota, this private residence is part of a gated enclave of 10 homes with stunning views of Sarasota Bay and protected mangroves. Designed as a minimalist yet structurally advanced home, it was built to surpass code requirements with a focus on sustainability. Featuring an ultra-insulated envelope, operable windows for passive heating and cooling, and an optimized solar PV system, the home achieves a HERS rating of -26 and ranks in the top 1% of all Energy Star homes.

Blending high-end design with functionality, the great room boasts a striking $100,000 suspended steel staircase, while the kitchen features top-tier appliances and a handcrafted bookmatched walnut island. Hickory engineered hardwood flooring runs throughout, complemented by free-floating vanities and Toto wall-mounted toilets in the bathrooms. The 10,000-gallon infinity-edge pool and spa sit on a Jerusalem stone deck, seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor spaces. Automated LED lighting, smartphone-controlled blinds, and a bay-friendly landscape design further enhance this innovative home, which harmonizes cutting-edge technology with Florida’s natural beauty.