This visually striking charred barn house, designed by MaMo Architects, is nestled on a 10-acre countryside property in West Chester, a borough and the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Contrasting heavy timber with concrete and steel, this barn combines modern and traditional construction methods. An honest, simple interior tells the story of how the […]
Tucked into a 50-acre property along the Appalachian Trail in Delaplane, Virginia, this stunning off-grid cabin retreat designed and built by GreenSpur is the ultimate minimalist family getaway. Located approximately 50 miles due west of Washington, D.C., this compact off-grid escape offers unparalleled views of Virginia’s Wine Country while delivering on its core promise — […]
Perched above the hills of San Mateo, California, this breathtaking custom-built luxury home by Oculus Design & Architecture, in partnership with celebrated interior designer Jay Jeffers, is a masterpiece of high-end residential architecture that balances bold modernist design with effortless family living. The homeowners, a family of four, purchased two lots with incredible views over […]
Bonin Architects & Associates has designed this spectacular lake house, surrounded by a lush forest and overlooking beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. The values exemplified in this home reflect the mindful clients who commissioned the design. Environmental sensitivity was a guiding principle in the project; everyone enjoyed a collaborative approach to materials research, resulting in […]
Situated just below the crown of a mountain top in the Beaverdam Valley neighborhood of Asheville, North Carolina, this net-zero home was designed for a couple of empty nesters by Wilson Two Architecture, along with Jade Mountain Builders. The Southcliff Residence was conceived from the outset to allow the owners and their family to connect as […]
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 […]
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 […]
