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 […]
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, in collaboration with Amy Baker Design, has designed this LEED Platinum home in Seattle, Washington, which exemplifies the perfect fusion of sustainability and exceptional design. The homeowners envisioned an urban lodge that blends wood, stone, and a seamless connection to nature. A core goal was to create a net-zero energy home that produces […]
Altura Architects has crafted this striking mountain home that is ideally perched over a lake, situated in Bryson City, a quaint North Carolina town and 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 […]
Andrew Mann Architecture, along with Sherry Williamson Design, has reimagined this home for an artist and her family with environmentally conscious design in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The project included a complete interior and exterior renovation, inspired by the simplicity of New England colonial architecture. The property features clean lines and eco-friendly design […]
This historic timber frame house was beautifully reimagined by Rosenberg Kolb Architects, nestled on Nantucket, a small island just off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This 1,747-square-foot dwelling is the first historic renovation project in Nantucket to achieve LEED Gold status. The project was given a Grand Award by Eco Home Magazine. Highlights of this project include: […]
Krueger Architecture together with RA Nelson Construction crafted this environmentally conscious, LEED Gold mountain house nestled in Lake Creek, Colorado. The home was positioned on the property to take advantage of the rugged mountain views and the meandering river. The interior living spaces have been designed to extend to the outdoor spaces drawing nature in, as […]
ORR Design Office is responsible for the design of this unique contemporary-styled ranch house that is located in a mature neighborhood near the heart of Downtown Danville, California. This 4,030 square foot LEED Platinum certified home is nestled upon a sloping hillside redeveloped property, which had an existing older home that the family resided in […]
Designed by de Reus Architects with interior design by Philpotts, the 6,000-square-foot, LEED Silver vacation house is about creating a sanctuary in Maui, Hawaii where a multigenerational family can share experiences and create memories. Overlooking Maui’s southern shore with views of the ocean, mountain landscapes, and other nearby islands, the home was designed to experience […]
Tim Barber Architects has designed this sustainable home with a beach-chic aesthetic, located in Studio City, a neighborhood in Los Angeles County, California. The architects have previously earned LEED accreditations and were excited about the prospects of creating this LEED-certified traditional house. Creative design strategy packed a lot of house into the 5,083 square feet […]
This modern urban oasis was designed by Feldman Architecture, perched on an expansive property overlooking downtown San Francisco, California. The steep and sloping lot served as an inspiration for an inventive modern design. The architects sought to maximize the home’s indoor-outdoor connection, emphasizing shared family living spaces all while working within the confines of the […]
