Still, she adds, “With the Axiom Desert House, we’re trying new things. We’ve also taken a position on how we feel homes should be designed. People tend to want to go big. I feel strongly that that’s not necessary. There are the operating and energy costs of heating, cooling, and servicing a larger home. Homeowners also need to consider the embodied energy that comes with a larger home in terms of construction and finish materials.”

“Building this home for our family is one thing; an opportunity to teach our girls how to live with fewer but higher-quality things in a well-thought-out and well-organized home,” she continues. “At the same time, Axiom Desert House is a way of showing other people how to live with less and live more sustainably.” And without sacrificing the modern aesthetic and indoor-outdoor lifestyle for which Palm Springs is so famously beloved.