Eco Friendly & Sustainable Living
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- Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter recently completed their latest residence: a multi-family dwelling set atop a steep slope in Oslo, Norway. As with the Norwegian architecture firm’s many other projects, the home is primarily clad...
- Dreamy cabin is the perfect lakeside escape for large families Fri, 16 Feb 18, 9:08pmMontreal-based YH2 Architecture has given the traditional lakeside cottage a modern refresh in Window on the Lake, a minimalist timber cabin that derives its name from its stunning glazed end wall...
- Charred timber home perched above Silicon Valley takes cues from nature Mon, 15 Jan 18, 7:00pmHigh above Silicon Valley sits a striking home with a two-story volume clad in blackened cedar. Schwartz and Architecture designed the residence, named Shou Sugi Ban House after the traditional Japanese method used to burn...
- Striking modern home celebrates natural materials for a timeless aesthetic Thu, 4 Jan 18, 10:00pmMinneapolis-based architecture firm Strand Design completed Theodore Wirth Ranch, a beautiful home designed to stand the test of time in both durability and style...
- Gorgeous lakeside home takes cues from Pacific Northwest midcentury modernism Wed, 3 Jan 18, 1:12amThe tradition of midcentury modernism in the Pacific Northwest lives on in the handsome West Mercer Residence nestled along the shores of Lake Washington...
- Gorgeous copper-clad home celebrates craft in the Pacific Northwest Thu, 21 Dec 17, 9:30pmBoasting lakeside views and a strong attention to craftsmanship, the Brook Bay Residence is a gorgeous luxury home nestled on Washington’s Mercer Island...
- Timber-clad stfold cabin embraces the Scandinavian coastline Tue, 21 Nov 17, 8:54pmNatural light and stunning coastal views fill the enviable Østfold cabin, a cedar-clad dwelling in southeastern Norway. Designed by Norwegian studio Lund+Slaatto Architects, the coast-hugging cabin is undoubtedly contemporary...
- This prefab Escape Pod rotates to catch the suns rays Tue, 21 Nov 17, 9:47pmDreaming of your very own backyard escape? The cozy Escape Pod may be just what you’re looking for. UK-based firm Podmakers designed and crafted the Escape Pod, a cedar shingle-clad prefabricated unit that can be tailored...
- Students build a low-cost yet high-quality sustainable home from recycled materials Wed, 4 Oct 17, 8:59pmAffordable and sustainable housing is possible—and Studio 804’s many projects are proof. Working together with University of Kansas architecture students, Studio 804 produced their latest design/build project, called...
- Architect builds a tiny studio in his backyard to be closer to his child Thu, 28 Sep 17, 10:35pmThis tiny backyard studio in Toronto is the perfect home office for parents who want to play a bigger role in their young child's life. Oliver Dang, founder of architecture firm Six Four Five A, has constructed the timber...
- Compact New Zealand home sets its sights on going off the grid Mon, 25 Sep 17, 7:30pmHigh on a hill above New Zealand’s idyllic Peka Peka beach sits an eco-friendly compact home that responds to the surrounding landscape. Herriot Melhuish O’Neill Architects designed the dwelling, named Peka Peka House...
- Exquisite Shore House is a modernist triumph that embraces nature Fri, 28 Jul 17, 7:30pmHidden away in Long Island’s North Haven village is an exquisite modernist home that looks like a natural extension of the landscape. Leroy Street Studio designed the Shore House, a green-roofed retreat in Suffolk County,...
- Light-filled timber home is a modern zen haven in Seattle Tue, 18 Jul 17, 7:30pmHow do you combine countryside tranquility with urban style? MW|Works Architecture+Design strikes a thoughtful balance in Helen Street, a beautiful modern home with handsome craftsmanship and careful attention to detail...
- Dreamy treehouse hidden in Woodstock offers magnificent Catskills views Thu, 15 Jun 17, 8:09pmA perfect getaway surrounded by nature is hidden away near the town of Woodstock. UK-based Antony Gibbon Designs crafted this blissful retreat, called Inhabit Treehouse, that’s nestled within dense forest less than a two-hour...
- Dreamy treehouse hidden by Woodstock offers magnificent Catskills views Thu, 15 Jun 17, 8:09pmA perfect getaway surrounded by nature is hidden away near the town of Woodstock. UK-based Antony Gibbon Designs crafted this blissful retreat, called Inhabit Treehouse, that’s nestled within dense forest less than a two-hour...