Red Bluff Residence

Location: 2308 Red Bluff Rd, El Paso, Tx 79930
Completed: 2008
Sq. Ft.: 3,400 sq. ft.
Category: Award Winning | Renovation/Rehabilitation | Custom Home
Client: Frederic Dalbin

The Red Bluff Residence was transformed from a 1967 two-story structure into a modern home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and various living spaces. Located centrally with views of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, it achieved increased energy efficiency through mechanical improvements and site optimization, providing a comfortable living environment for a family of four.

About The Red Bluff Residence

This award-winning renovation project by Frederic Dalbin transformed a 1960s house into a contemporary family home. Located on a prime lot with expansive views, the design focused on modernizing the space while significantly improving its environmental performance. The project garnered an AIA award for its successful blend of aesthetics and sustainability.

About Ciudad Juárez, Mexico

Ciudad Juárez is a major city in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, located on the Rio Grande river directly across the border from El Paso, Texas. As part of the largest binational metropolitan area on the U.S.–Mexico border, it is a critical center for trade, manufacturing, and culture in the region.

About Energy Efficiency

In building design, energy efficiency means using less energy to heat, cool, and power a home or building without sacrificing comfort or performance. This is achieved through a holistic approach that includes high-performance insulation, airtight construction, energy-efficient windows, and modern, properly-sized mechanical systems (HVAC).

About Site Optimization

Site optimization is an architectural design strategy that involves orienting and shaping a building to best respond to its natural environment. This includes positioning windows to maximize natural light while minimizing unwanted solar heat gain, taking advantage of prevailing winds for natural ventilation, and working with the land's topography to manage water and improve energy performance.

About Frederic P. Dalbin, Principal

A registered architect in the U.S. since 1987, Frederic Dalbin has an extensive portfolio working with governmental entities, public institutions, and non-profit organizations. With an international background, he made El Paso his home in 1984 and has since been a key figure in numerous community-focused projects, including work with the City of El Paso, UTEP, and various school districts.