Initially, the site was just an empty plot, with only the remnants of a foundation from an abandoned building and a few scattered kiawe trees. The design team discovered that lava had once flowed through the land, following a natural path from mauka (mountains) to makai (sea), so it was important to reflect this history through the construction process.

Key architectural elements of Hale Kiawe, designed by Walker Warner Architects:

• The house is oriented to the east, following the principles of Vastu Shastra, prioritizing an east-facing entrance with rooms arranged around a central courtyard.

• A winding pathway and water feature lead to an enclosed lanai—the entrance and heart of the home.

• The open-air pavilion transitions from the noisy outside world to the quiet interior.

• The structure is inspired by the agricultural buildings once present in the area, with clean lines and geometry contrasting the rolling landscape and coastline.
• The design respects the history of the lava flow from the mountains to the sea, creating a natural and cultural connection within the architecture.

Follow us for more Green ideas.

Build Green. Build with ARDOR Green.

#ARDORSeeds. #LEED. #LOTUS. #EDGE. #ESG. #GreenBuilding. #Sustainability.