This spectacular beach house was designed by HausDesign Studio in collaboration with Lisa Teague Design Studios, located along the white sandy beaches of Longboat Key, Florida. Positioned on the north end of the key, this residence sits directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Encompassing 3,000 square feet of living space, this energy-efficient beach house was constructed […]
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Sustainable forest retreat in Washington with light-filled interiors
In the foothills above Snoqualmie is a beautiful house built for two mountain guides not far from their work in North Bend, Washington. The 2,100 square foot, three bedroom residence has been designed by Johnston Architects and built by Tall Tree Construction, accommodating both professional and practical demands, but also fulfilling a deep desire to do what […]
Spectacular Italian home submerged into the mountainside: Villa Alibia
Villa Alibia is a striking home excavated into the mountainside and submerged into the landscape, designed by Michel Boucquillon Architects located in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. Spread out over three levels, this 4,305 square foot home was designed as a family home and work studio, offering five bedrooms and five bathrooms (three ensuite). The home-studio is totally self-sufficient […]
Modern ranch house merges indoor-outdoor living in Santa Lucia Preserve
This spectacular modern ranch house was designed by San Francisco-based firm Feldman Architecture, nestled on softly rolling hills in the Santa Lucia Preserve, in Carmel, California. The design of the home was inspired by the homeowner’s love of modern ranch homes and desires to create a sustainably-conscious home on a beautiful site. The design of the […]
Rustic Meets Contemporary: Hillside Home in the Rocky Mountains
Granite outcrops, steep slopes and spectacular views defines this contemporary family home designed by Renée Del Gaudio Architecture. The dwelling is located on the beautiful alpine hillside of Sunshine Canyon, just west of Boulder, Colorado. Two linear volumes are stacked and crossed, reaching out to mountain views to the south, and city lights to the east. […]
Light-flooded contemporary retreat nestled hillside in Maryland
This private contemporary retreat was designed by Ziger/Snead Architects alongside interior design firm Jenkins Baer Associates, located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Pikesville, Maryland. Highlights of this three bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home includes a spacious, open plan layout, plenty of natural light and unobstructed views and access to the backyard. The home is nestled into the hillside […]
Off the grid: A compact passive house design in Maine
Designed by Go Logic, this two-story passive house design features a 1,500 square foot bright and airy floor plan, with 238 square feet of covered deck, located in Belfast, Maine. There is a combined kitchen/living/dining space on the first level and three bedrooms with one full bath on the second level (floor plans below). Amenities […]
Beautiful modern dwelling designed for sustainable living in Minneapolis
This LEED-certified, modern family residence was designed by SALA Architects, located in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nestled on a 42-foot by 128-foot urban lot, this 2,250 square foot dwelling features three bedrooms and a detached garage. The project was constructed with sustainability at the forefront, focusing on the green building criteria as outlined by the […]
Stunning mid-century modern home renovation in Berkeley Hills
This decaying mid-century modern home in Berkeley Hills, California home was remodeled and restored by San Francisco-based architects YamaMar Design. Built in the 1960s of redwood siding and concrete block, the home was weathered and rotting, with a black, decayed pond in the courtyard. It was dark and dingy and falling apart. The homeowner, Derek Holley, […]
Luminous oceanfront home in Rhode Island boasts energy-efficient design
This fabulous oceanfront home offers a casual, laid-back atmosphere and energy-efficient design, the work of George Penniman Architects, located in Weekapaug, Rhode Island. The home was designed to replace a worn-out beach house that had previously resided on the property. The architects were careful to design the architecture to match the rhythm of the line of homes […]










