Johnston Design Group, together with Linda McDougald Design, has crafted this stunning lake house with sustainable design features, situated in Keowee Springs, South Carolina. Thoughtfully positioned amongst old-growth trees, this residence showcases spectacular views of Lake Keowee at every turn. The material selection and planning for this home were inspired by the English Arts & Crafts […]
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This off-the-grid Gulf Islands home is a book lover’s dream
This off-the-grid contemporary home on Sidney Island, British Columbia, is the work of Blue Sky Architecture and may be the ultimate dream home for book lovers. Located at the southern end of the Gulf Islands, between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia, this 2,000-square-foot retreat was designed for a pair of Prairie bookstore owners who spend […]
This charred barn house harmonizes with its Pennsylvania country setting
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 […]
This minimalist off-grid cabin is the ultimate Virginia Wine Country escape
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 — […]
Step inside a breathtaking modern home perched above the San Francisco Bay
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 […]
This gorgeous Lake Winnipesaukee house is an eco-friendly dream home
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 […]
A net-zero mountain house cantilevers over the North Carolina mountains
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 […]
A LEED Gold mountain house with panoramic views of the Appalachian Mountains
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 […]
This cantilevered Colorado home takes in the peaceful Rocky Mountain views
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 […]
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 […]










