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. […]
Green Homes
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.
Tour this warm and cozy barn house in the snowy mountains of Vermont
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 […]
Tour this net zero mountain house with panoramic views in Steamboat Springs
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, […]
A carbon-neutral house offers a forever home in beautiful Westchester County
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 […]
Luxurious mountain home with serene views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains
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 […]
Amazing house perched above a river in Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina
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, […]
Pennsylvania barn house designed to celebrate its peaceful woodsy setting
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 […]
Dream House Tour: A forever home in Minnesota designed for aging in place
The Montreal Residence was designed by Sustainable 9 Design+Build together with Unfold Architecture, located in the Highland Bridge development of St. Paul, Minnesota. The owners envisioned a forever home that would seamlessly integrate sustainability, functionality, and adaptability to meet both their current and future lifestyle needs. Comfort-driven innovations such as hemp insulation, geothermal heating, and […]
Net-zero energy house takes refuge in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains
This net-zero energy house, designed by Wilson Two Architecture in partnership with Jade Mountain Builders, offers a couple of empty nesters their dream home in the mountains of North Carolina. Located just outside Asheville, the owners sought a property that was near their workplace yet far enough away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. […]
A stunning contemporary renovation to a home in Menlo Park, California
This modest-sized home has undergone a beautiful renovation with modern styling and fine details for a growing family by Ana Williamson Architect, along with Mediterraneo Design Build in Menlo Park, California. The extensive remodel consisted of rethinking the interior layout by improving the overall flow to enhance connections to the outdoors and bring in as much […]










