Anything but ordinary, this guest house designed by Gluck+ architects is not only integrated but accentuates its pristine rugged landscape in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains. Consisting of 2,850 square feet of living space, this sleek pad features two intersecting bar shapes, one cantilevering over the other. Creating an elevated yard, the guest house is connected […]
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A sustainable vineyard home in Sonoma Country surrounded by rolling hills
This beautiful contemporary vineyard home was designed by architects Turnbull Griffin Haesloop, located above Cloverdale, a city in Sonoma County, California. The residence, which comes complete with green roof, is nestled on a steep south slope that overlooks the valley below it. The property itself is very ideal, surrounded by mature oak trees and rocky outcroppings; […]
Net-zero home in Sonoma features indoor-outdoor living and a green roof
This contemporary net-zero was designed by architects Turnbull Griffin Haesloop, located on a property surrounded by mature oak trees and a natural pond in Sonoma, California. The homeowners wished to have the design of their home reflect and indoor-outdoor living environment to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. They wanted to provide their overnight guests with simple access to […]
California LEED-Platinum home centered on three living pavilions
This spectacular LEED-Platinum home was designed by Butler Armsden Architects, located on a suburban property in Menlo Park, California. This residence is comprised of 3,542 square feet spread out over three pavilion living spaces. Careful attention was given to the design of the exterior facade, which faces a busy cross street, visible almost a quarter mile on […]
Ecoluxe villa in Mexico with amazing indoor-outdoor connection
This ecoluxe villa was designed by Specht Architects, in collaboration with interior designer Matthew Finalson, located on a narrow property facing a sheltered bay in Tulum, Mexico. Comprised of 4,800 square feet of living space, the residence was designed to be completely self-sufficient. Its openness helps to immerse its inhabitants in a diverse range of elements that […]
Sustainably designed modern farmhouse near the California coast
A gorgeous modern farmhouse was designed by Gast Architects for a retired couple and is located on acres of rolling hills near the coast, just outside of Arroyo Grande, in San Luis Obispo County, California. The new homeowners requested a contemporary-style farmhouse that resembles the vernacular architectural buildings of the surrounding vicinity. The 3,277 square-foot […]
Striking sustainable smart home perched hillside in Mill Valley
Designed by Zack|de Vito Architecture + Construction this contemporary sustainable smart home is located hillside on a wooded site in Mill Valley, California. Comprised of 4,012 square feet of living space spread out over three levels, there are a total of five bedroom and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The minimal, elongated facade mimics the axis of the road, while […]
LEED Silver house in Atlanta nestles into its wooded environment
This modern residence with a LEED Silver rating is home to the principal architects at TaC Studios Architecture, located in Atlanta, Georgia. After years of developing ‘Green’ strategies for their clients, they wished to apply several of these techniques, systems and products into their new home/studio. Not only does the home have its LEED Silver rating, […]
Indoor/outdoor connectivity defining sustainable Aussie home
A sustainable contemporary home with plenty of transparency and light was re-designed by Austin Maynard Architects, located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Comprised of 2,744 square feet (255 square meters) of living space, the clients requested that their home have just the right amount of space for their family. Since the home is surrounded by much larger […]
Shipping containers integrated into dream retreat in the forest
A dream retreat designed with shipping containers features an eye-catching balance between industrial, rustic and glamorous, located in Union Pier, Michigan. The project was undertaken by Fredman Design Group, showcasing raw, weathered and finished woods with sleek whites, mixed metals and soft textured elements. The design of this residence is a combination of shipping containers and […]










