The House consists of courtyards[3] that were designed by Brian to be habitable all year round as they provide protected spaces from the elements.

[5] The building is situated on the edge of a small hill on the coastline of a beach littered with stone till and bedrock.

[7] It is built in such a way as to provide an adequate amount of room to prevent any water from high tides or rough waves[8] from reaching and eventually damaging the building.

[3] The dual-hull configuration was designed to have it better blend into its environment and complement the maritime feel of the area rather than detract from it.

Integrating natural ventilation systems and rainwater harvesting is part of the architectural composition, reflecting Brian MacKay-Lyons' eco-friendly approach.