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.
Nestled in the heart of Waynesville, North Carolina, this stunning house, a collaborative masterpiece by Living Stone Design + Build and ID.ology Interiors & Design, epitomizes the essence of modern mountain living. It provided the project team with an extraordinary canvas to showcase nature’s splendor with contemporary luxury. This architectural marvel redefines upscale living through […]
Urban Design Associates has created this spectacular southwest-style house with breathtaking desert views in Scottsdale, Arizona. Faced with the challenge of integrating the extraordinary desert mountain views along with a sizable wash running through the site, the only design solution was to split the house. The architects ingeniously connected the garages and guest house to […]
This contemporary farmhouse was designed as a retirement home by Gast Architects, nestled on several acres in the rolling hills near the coast outside Arroyo Grande, a city in San Luis Obispo County, California. The residence comprises a sequence of gable-roofed board and batten pavilions interconnected by lower units featuring flat roofs and horizontal lap […]
Lake|Flato Architects have designed this extraordinary rammed earth house that acts as insulation against the harsh climate of the desert in Marfa, Texas. The dwelling’s two-foot-thick walls were constructed into a courtyard design to passively provide both cooling and heating effects. Nestled between the formidable Chihuahuan Desert and the grandeur of the Davis Mountains, Marfa, […]
Nestled within a serene coastal enclave in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Kevin Browne Architecture has created an energy-efficient, modern farmhouse. Offering unobstructed vistas of the enveloping marshland, the site’s gentle grassy slope and absence of trees served as a perfect canvas. Originally from Texas, the homeowners sought a blend of innovation and simplicity for their new […]
Nestled within the woodlands along Caribou Lake’s shoreline in Lusten, Minnesota, this environmentally conscious Jewel Box Cabin comes to life through the vision of Imprint Architecture and Design. This residence employs biophilic design principles to forge a profound connection between inhabitants and their natural environment. Occupying a minimal footprint, this 900-square-foot, two-story cabin coexists harmoniously […]
Embracing curves and angles that reflect the natural landscape, this beachfront Maine home designed by Woodhull Architects avoids straight lines altogether. The family residing here is deeply committed to renewable energy, emphasizing sustainability, minimal environmental impact, and energy efficiency in the design. Taking on a floating presence amidst the property’s sand dune, the home was […]
Cathy Schwabe Architecture in collaboration with John Lum Architecture has designed this GreenPoint Rated house located in downtown Palo Alto, California. The cutting-edge design merges seamlessly with comfort and efficiency in this 5,500-square-foot innovative healthy home. With more than 35 green building strategies, highlights include a Hydronic cooling system integrated into the ceilings, refreshing planted living […]
Harding Huebner Architects created this impressive modern meadow house, nestled on a 49-acre property in Leicester, North Carolina. This project began with a retired couple from Midland, Texas who had a deep appreciation for the vast openness of the Texas landscape. They aspired to recreate that serene feeling by building their new 4,450-square-foot home on […]
Woodhull Architects has designed and built this modern barn house with a mix of salvaged and new materials, located in a secluded setting of Kennebunk, Maine. The owner’s vision was to craft a timeless family home, utilizing salvaged materials sourced from an antique farmhouse and barn that once stood on a different part of the […]
