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 […]
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Step into this net zero passive house in the snowy mountains of Colorado
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This forest house finds refuge along the serene shores of a New Hampshire lake
This stunning New England-style lake house was designed by TMS Architects and is nestled along the shores of Lake Wentworth, Eastern New Hampshire. For the design of this home, the owners wanted it to feel like part of the forest. Taking color and material inspiration from its surroundings, the house is a rustic yet refined […]
Rustic lake house escape with Japanese-inspired design in the Adirondacks
Phinney Design Group has crafted this stunning rustic lake house escape nestled on the west side of Lake George in Hague, New York. This design reimagines the footprint of an existing seasonal one-story camp with influences from both Japanese and regional Adirondack styles. Sensitive to fluctuations in use by season and as the young family of […]
See this beautiful modern rustic home in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains
Living Stone Design + Build has crafted this modern mountain home in Asheville, North Carolina, that boasts a stunning blend of natural stone and wood elements, complemented by large windows and dramatic rooflines that harmonize with the surrounding landscape. This home exemplifies contemporary rustic architecture, characterized by its seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Step inside this home […]










