In the Stramonte area of Stabio we have developed a residential property consisting of 2 3-storey blocks orientated parallel to the local field boundaries. The alignment of the blocks suggests a single body and allows the built volume to be reduced by 30%, increasing the green space accordingly. The careful orientation and also the format of the dwellings further reduce energy consumption. The combined living / dining / kitchen enjoys views through extensive sliding doors to both sides, excellent natural light and a spacious terrace to the south. Sliding briese-soleil’s are provided on the leading-edge of the balconies. The north elevation has naturally fewer openings which include the entrances. The shared basement car-park, cellars and utility rooms are accessed by private stairways and a ramp. Vertical circulation is via a skylit staircase and lifts. Heating is via electrically powered ground-source heat-pumps, one of the most sustainable forms of heating.