Project 01 — Auburn, WA
FRIENDS OF
THE FAMILY
A/V Studio & Solar Microgrid — A living blueprint for energy equity and creativity on 70 acres of sacred land.
The Vision
POWERING THE
FUTURE OF MEDIA
Set on 70 acres of sacred land in Auburn, WA, the Friends of the Family project transforms raw land into a fully powered, off-grid ecosystem. At the heart of this project is a state-of-the-art solar microgrid designed to power a professional audio/video studio and a community music space.
It is a living classroom where energy literacy meets creative expression — proving that off-grid living can support high-end modern creativity.
Infrastructure
ENGINEERED FOR
RESILIENCE
Ground-mounted system, primary power source
Modular system with bidirectional charging
Dedicated circuits across all zones
Smart generator for 100% uptime
LIVE TELEMETRY DASHBOARD
A real-time monitoring system provides live energy routing data across all 7 load circuits — Audio, Music, HVAC, Outdoor Events, EcoVillage, Micro Studio, and Utility — serving simultaneously as a tool for community energy literacy training.
The Hub
THE TINY BARN HOUSE
The central hub of activity is a three-room facility built to foster creativity and showcase sustainable power.
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Left Room
Energy Storage Room
The technical heart of the barn. Houses the battery banks, energy routing systems, and live telemetry dashboards for real-time energy monitoring and literacy training.
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Middle Room
Audio / Video Studio
A dedicated media room featuring a lounge, under-stair workstation with dual monitor setups, and acoustic treatments for professional content creation.
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Right Room
Music Room
Styled as a 'tiny desk concert' space — an intimate, staged performance area for musicians and bands, complete with dedicated exterior access.
Site-Wide Integration
BEYOND THE BARN
Micro Eco Studio
A shipping container-based creative space powered entirely by renewables.
Inflatable EcoVillage
Sustainable glamping area providing comfortable, off-grid accommodations for visitors.
The Main House
Central community gathering and management hub for the Sacred Land Collective.