Dominican Sisters House of Formation
San Rafael, California

The Dominican Sisters House of Formation represents the vision of the Dominican Sisters for their future members. The communal living facility is designed around the principals of green and sustainable building and is anticipated to be LEED certified. The building design includes passive solar orientation, active solar electricity and hot water and a high percentage of recycled content materials. The building is also designed to accommodate active communal engagement, and includes a chapel for worship for the house residents and the greater campus.

 

 

 

 

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