Environmental sustainability has always been a unique topic, especially with so many homes and commercial properties aiming to be LEED certified. We delve into some really fun designs that showcase beautiful materials and clever use of sustainable elements culminating into functionality and great architecture that we can all be fascinated with. Have a look at some satisfying environmentally friendly properties that will leave you inspired to want to emulate some of the ideas featured here into your own home design, whether it be a new-build or a renovation project.
ArchiBlox completed this project of updating an Edwardian home with a prefab modular addition, located in Balaclava, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Completed in just 21 weeks, the addition seamlessly integrates the existing structure with a modern two level modular addition. Overall this 1,722 square foot house boasts a beautiful and refined aesthetic. […]
This modern and cozy beach house was designed by Jill Neubauer Architects in collaboration with building company Cape Associates. Conceived as a summer vacation home designed for a blended family of eight, this getaway overlooks Cape Cod Bay in North Truro, Massachusetts. A LEED compliant home, highlights includes expansive living spaces and breathtaking ocean views. […]
Johnston Design Group in collaboration with Linda McDougald Design designed this mountain home for green living, located in The Cliffs at Mountain Park, in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Nestled at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this elegant 5,127 square foot, four bedroom and four-and-a-half bathroom mountain home is deeply rooted in its natural surroundings. […]
This modern weekend retreat with a facade of wood and steel shipping containers is located in Union Pier, Michigan, designed by Fredman Design Group. The retreat is the designers own personal home that she shares with her partner. A blending of traditional and industrial elements, the designer felt inspired to get creative. The architect noted that […]
Designed by Overland Partners, this desert retreat is buried into a hillside, with its low profile emphasized by a series of landscaped roofs, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The design of the structure was inspired by the lands history of Anasazi settlers, known for their cliff dwellings. The residence is composed of 40,000 gross square feet, with the […]
This fascinating net-zero energy vacation cottage was designed by award-winning architectural studio Morgante Wilson Architects, located in Harbert, Michigan. The architects designed this passive house with maintenance free hardie panel siding. Upon entry in this dwelling, you will notice a beautiful interior layout that seems to effortlessly flow from one space to the next. Soaring ceilings and tall windows […]
This minimalist, modern guest house was designed by Anacapa Architecture in collaboration with Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. The home is nestled into an isolated hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, just north of Santa Barbara. The homeowner’s objective was to preserve and protect the natural environment of their property. To do so required that the home fit discretely […]
This spectacular beach house was designed by HausDesign Studio in collaboration with Lisa Teague Design Studios, located along the white sandy beaches of Longboat Key, Florida. Positioned on the north end of the key, this residence sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Encompassing 3,000 square feet of living space, this energy-efficient beach house was constructed […]
In the foothills above Snoqualmie is a beautiful house built for two mountain guides not far from their work in North Bend, Washington. The 2,100 square foot, three bedroom residence has been designed by Johnston Architects and built by Tall Tree Construction, accommodating both professional and practical demands, but also fulfilling a deep desire to do what […]
This mountain modern lake house was designed by Samsel Architects, located in Bryson City, a small town in North Carolina, which is a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This impressive home has achieved LEED Gold status, designed to integrate harmoniously with its surrounding Appalachian mountain setting. The understated exterior and carefully selected palette […]
