This net-zero energy home with clean and contemporary details was designed for a family of four by Atmosphere Design Build, located in Nevada City, California. With handcrafted details found throughout this home’s 1,600 square feet, the family was thoroughly committed to keeping the carbon footprint small. For the design of this two-bedroom, two bath dwelling, inspiration […]
Rosenberg Kolb Architects has renovated this 1747 timber frame house on Nantucket, a tiny, isolated island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This dwelling is the first historic renovation project in Nantucket to achieve LEED Gold status. The project was given a Grand Award by Eco Home Magazine. Highlights of this project include: Restructuring the foundations to […]
This rustic lake house escape was designed by Phinney Design Group, 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 […]
Sol Haus Design is responsible for the creation of this amazing tiny house, the designer’s own personal live/work habitat located in Ojai, California. After spending over two decades on the high-end corporate path, Vina Lustado (designer/owner) decided to focus her career on smaller-scale projects. Staying true to her values, she completed the design and construction of her […]
This spectacular minimally designed home was created by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, nestled on 35 acres outside of 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 this property’s tranquil setting. Views and access to the water were desired, along […]
This absolutely gorgeous farmhouse style house was designed by Renaissance Homes, located in Wilsonville, a suburb of Portland, Oregon. Offering a bright and airy aesthetic, this 4,311 square foot family home combines the best of modern design, rooted as a contemporary farmhouse. Boasting four bedrooms and three-and-half bathrooms, you will find trendy details throughout, inviting and […]
Seattle-based Olson Kundig Architects designed this sprawling modern net zero home located on a 3.5-acre property in Woodside, small town in San Mateo County, California. Envisioned as a single continuous, flowing expression, this family estate links architecture, interior design, art and landscape into an integrated whole. Unified around the central living area, views radiate in four directions […]
Designed and built by GreenSpur, this off grid cabin retreat provides a compact family getaway that is all about unplugging from technology and being one with nature. The cabin is located in Delaplane, Virginia, approximately 50 miles due west of Washington, D.C. Nestled on a 50-acre property along the coveted Appalachian Trail, the retreat offers unparalleled […]
Blue Sky Architecture is responsible for the design of this contemporary off-grid residence located on Sidney Island, British Columbia, Canada. Sidney Island can be found at the southern end of the Gulf Islands between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia. The design was inspired by the sweep of the shoreline and orientation to the sun. This 2,000 […]
SALA Architects are responsible for the design of this sculptural home set deeply into the hillside of this 4.3 acres property in the countryside of Stillwater, Minnesota. Encompassing 7,033 square feet with six bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, this architectural masterpiece features charred wood siding (shou sugi ban), cantilevered roof overhangs, and a glass bridge that visually […]
