Off-the-Grid Porch House in West Texas: The Prow
Situated against a secluded bluff in the Davis Mountains of far west Texas, The Prow is the first off-the-grid Porch House. The house is a simple design protected by a single long-gable roof.
Casey Dunn is an Austin, TX based photographer who refined his technique on both coasts before returning to his hometown for the swimming holes and sweltering heat. He enjoys collaborating with the leading designers and creatives in the region and continues to seek opportunities to work with local, national, and international clients. On Saturdays, he can be found playing pickup basketball, gardening or camping with his wife, Sarah and dog, Mandy.
LOCATION: Texas
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Situated against a secluded bluff in the Davis Mountains of far west Texas, The Prow is the first off-the-grid Porch House. The house is a simple design protected by a single long-gable roof.
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