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.
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 Altura 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 […]
This spectacular modern ranch house was designed by San Francisco-based firm Feldman Architecture, nestled on softly rolling hills in the Santa Lucia Preserve, in Carmel, California. The design of the home was inspired by the homeowner’s love of modern ranch homes and desires to create a sustainably-conscious home on a beautiful site. The design of the […]
Designed by Go Logic, this two-story passive house design features a 1,500 square foot bright and airy floor plan, with 238 square feet of covered deck, located in Belfast, Maine. There is a combined kitchen/living/dining space on the first level and three bedrooms with one full bath on the second level (floor plans below). Amenities […]
This LEED-certified, modern family residence was designed by SALA Architects, located in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nestled on a 42-foot by 128-foot urban lot, this 2,250 square foot dwelling features three bedrooms and a detached garage. The project was constructed with sustainability at the forefront, focusing on the green building criteria as outlined by the […]
This fabulous oceanfront home offers a casual, laid-back atmosphere and energy-efficient design, the work of George Penniman Architects, located in Weekapaug, Rhode Island. The home was designed to replace a worn-out beach house that had previously resided on the property. The architects were careful to design the architecture to match the rhythm of the line of homes […]
This stunning 4,000 square foot eco-friendly home is perched quietly on Elkins Meadow in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Designed with sustainability at the core of the project this mountain dwelling was designed by Robert Hawkins Architects in collaboration with Gerber Berend Design Build. The homeowners are a family of four, wishing to construct a home with a sustainable […]
This modern farmhouse style property was designed by architects Rauser Design and built by Risinger Homes, located in Austin, Texas. The concept for this project called the “Perfect Wall” was developed by Joe Lstiburek, the founder of Building Science Corporation—a consulting and full service architecture firm specializing in building technology. The wall and roof systems of […]
