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.
Altura Architects has created this fabulous mountain modern house overlooking Fontana Lake, nestled in the mountains of Bryson City, North Carolina. This LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certified home integrates harmoniously with the surrounding Appalachian mountain setting. Boasting an understated exterior and a carefully selected material palette, this dwelling melds into the […]
CGModern Architecture has designed this spectacular modern mountain home that celebrates its natural surroundings, located in the Blue Mountain Estates, Golden, Colorado. Perched at the far edge of the property, this compact live-work home in the Colorado mountains frames life against the rugged beauty of its surroundings. The two-story structure separates work from home, with […]
MA Studios, together with Bishop Built Construction, has created this certified passive house, entitled “WPV Passive Haus,” in Grand County, Colorado. This home reaches close to zero energy loss thanks to building science through Emu Passive House Construction. The home’s extremely thick walls, windows, and doors, along with energy-efficiency considerations from foundation to roof, are […]
This warm and welcoming modern farmhouse, designed and built by Wadsworth Design Build, overlooks a native meadow to the west and wooded hills to the east, nestled on 14 acres in Wilmington, Southern Vermont. Simple gable forms are connected in the tradition of Vermont vernacular architecture. Prominent timber porches anchor the house to the land. […]
Ambrose Custom Builders designed and built this award-winning barn-style house, nestled on 5.5 acres and situated less than a mile from Woodstock Village Green, Vermont. Encompassing 3,484 square feet of living spaces, this warm and welcoming home offers four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The house is architecturally designed to maximize natural light throughout the living […]
Nestled in the mountains of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, sits this stunning, sustainable home called “Net Zero Home,” designed by Vertical Arts Architecture. The property is entirely net-zero, featuring a solar field that powers the home’s all-electric systems. Every material was chosen with sustainability in mind, including responsibly forested lumber, local stone, red list-free building materials, […]
When former chef and catering entrepreneur Sam Fertik set out to find a new house for his family, he quickly realized that nothing on the market met his standards. The home he was looking for—strong, safe, and energy-efficient—simply didn’t exist, so he built it himself. Nestled on a tranquil, tree-lined lot in Pound Ridge, New […]
Charles Cunniffe Architects has designed this modern-rustic home with luxurious details, situated in the ski resort town of Aspen, in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Nestled adjacent to a preserved agricultural field and anchored by dramatic South and West views of Aspen and Snowmass ski areas, this dwelling takes complete advantage of its natural surroundings. Thoughtfully […]
Wilson Architects, in collaboration with Red Tree Builders, designed this stunning mountain house, situated high in the Olivette community, offering sweeping views of the French Broad River and the surrounding mountains, just outside downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Olivette is a 346-acre Agrihood community full of vibrant fruits, vegetables, and a flower farm. This 2,974-square-foot, three-bedroom, […]
MaMo Architects designed this stunning, environmentally conscious barn-inspired house situated on a sprawling 10-acre property in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This beautiful farmhouse is surrounded by mature trees, creating a breathtaking backdrop for this countryside house. A team of professionals worked on this home to conceptualize every detail before beginning the construction process. The architect even […]
