Architect David Hertz and Developer Dan Cook set four objectives when designing Refuge: 1) refine the western aesthetic appropriate for today’s lifestyle, 2) integrate the project with the stunning natural environment of the valley, 3) provide a quality indoor living environment, and 4) set a new level for sustainable building in Jackson Hole. The achievement of these objectives represents a departure in mountain living. » learn more

Sustainable development seeks to provide for needs of the present without detracting from the needs of the future. The concept for Refuge grew from the belief that the Jackson Hole environment and its wildlife are why people have such a visceral attachment to the area. From site selection, to water efficiency, energy usage and generation, materials and resource usage, and indoor environmental quality, Refuge seeks to create a model for Jackson development. » learn more