Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects crafted this impressive modern home, incorporating sustainable design on 5 acres outside Whitefish, Montana. Sitting at the edge of a field, this 3,500-square-foot home was sited along the Stillwater River to take advantage of the property’s tranquil setting. Views and access to the water were desired, along with the breathtaking “Big […]
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Stunning urban oasis in Austin with seamless indoor-outdoor living
This spectacular urban oasis was designed around an expansive central courtyard by A Parallel Architecture, situated in the heart of Austin, Texas. Outdoor living spaces are arranged under a canopy of mature growth oak and pecan trees to shade from the hot summer sun. This dwelling’s roof canopy and deep overhangs were configured to maximize solar […]
Tour this extraordinary house in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains
This beautiful ridgeline house, designed by Elizabeth Hermann Architecture + Design, is nestled among the trees with sweeping vistas of the Green Mountains in Warren, Vermont. The dwelling is a fusion of artistry, functionality, and environmental consciousness. It is a place where nature and design converge. With triple-glazed windows and yakisugi siding from Nakamoto Forestry, every […]
Organic-meets-modern design in this stunning home in North Carolina
Designed by Living Stone Design + Build, this modern organic home in Asheville, North Carolina, draws inspiration from nature’s palette, boasting an attractive blend of colors and textures. Encompassing 4,055 square feet with four bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms, the living spaces were crafted not just to be beautiful through contrasts but also functional and sustainable. […]
Shou Sugi Ban house in Minnesota blends in with its lakeside surroundings
This gorgeous sculptural home, reimagined by SALA Architects, is tucked deep into the hillside of a 4.3-acre property in the countryside of Stillwater, Minnesota. Encompassing 7,033 square feet with six bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms, this architectural masterpiece features charred wood siding (shou sugi ban), cantilevered roof overhangs, and a glass bridge that visually delineates the […]
This sustainable modern home offers a seaside sanctuary on Whidbey Island
Wittman Estes created this sustainable modern home as a peaceful escape from urban life on Whidbey Island in the Salish Sea, Washington State. Originally from India, the owners envisioned a home that served as a sanctuary for meditation, bonding, and uparati, a Sanskrit term meaning “stillness. ” The 1,880-square-foot dwelling is elevated above the natural […]
This net-zero energy home melds with nature in the Pacific Northwest
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 […]
See this amazing off-the-grid home on Whidbey Island: Puzzle Prefab
Puzzle Prefab is a prototype of modern architecture and sustainable living, designed by Wittman Estes in partnership with Sparrow Woodworks on Whidbey Island, Washington. It is energy-efficient and utilizes various sustainable materials, innovative systems, and building practices to reduce its environmental footprint. Defined by flexibility, Puzzle Prefab took on the challenge of building dwellings that […]
Tour this architectural masterpiece in Idaho crafted from rammed earth
Architectural studio Ward + Blake created this spectacular rammed-earth home with a green roof nestled on a sprawling property in Squirrel, Fremont County, Idaho. The 5,994-square-foot house has a vegetated roof to enhance insulation, reduce stormwater runoff, and blend seamlessly with the natural landscape. It was built using the architects’ patented EarthWall construction system, which uses […]
Immersed in nature, this Michigan vacation cottage targets net-zero energy
Award-winning architectural studio Morgante Wilson Architects has created this impressive net-zero energy vacation cottage nestled in Harbert, Michigan. The architects designed this passive house with maintenance-free Hardie panel siding. Upon entering this dwelling, you will notice a stunning interior layout that seems to flow effortlessly from one space to the next. Soaring ceilings and tall […]