World House in Santa Cruz
This family lost everything to the CZU Complex Fire in 2020. Their rebuilt home designed by B.PUBLIC offered a chance to start over with intention, choosing a building system built for resilience, health, and long-term comfort in a fire-prone landscape.
The single-story layout makes the most of its compact footprint, with an open kitchen and living/dining area that flows easily between three decks — front, side, and rear — drawing the forested mountain setting into everyday life. The owner's suite anchors one end of the plan, while a private guest bedroom and bath offer separation without sacrificing the home's sense of ease and connection.
Project Details:
Specs: 2 Bed • 2 Bath • 1,369 sqft
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Designer: B.PUBLIC Studio
Builder: Kriege Construction
B.PUBLIC Panel Installer: Collective Carpentry
Site Features: CZU Fire rebuild
Behind the Build:
💭 Homeowner testimonial:
“Thank you we are so in love with our new home”
🌟 Fun Fact: Although this is a custom design, the layout of this home is similar to our B.HOME Collection West Plan!
