This Mill Valley, California house, skillfully designed by Richardson Pribuss Architects, maximizes the natural setting and climate by seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living spaces through the inclusion of six outdoor terraces. Nestled on a gently sloping site between two existing homes, this 3,000-square-foot dwelling showcases amazing views of the picturesque surroundings. Paying homage to […]
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A fire-resistant modern cottage tucked into a majestic redwood forest
This modern redwood cottage was designed by Richardson Pribuss Architects, nestled amidst the lush redwood forest of Mill Valley, California. During their vacation, the owners found a rundown, 800-square-foot cabin situated on a 4,600-square-foot lot, nestled between a majestic redwood grove and larger single-family homes. While most home homeowners would desire a home larger than […]
See this heavenly eco-friendly home nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Living Stone Design Build together with ID.ology Interiors & Design has created this stunning custom home in the community of Olivette, just outside of Asheville, in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Olivette is a 411-acre planned community that is built around a four-season organic farm that is designed to connect people with nature, community, and […]
Net zero energy farmhouse in the picturesque North Carolina mountains
Living Stone Design + Build together with ID.ology Interiors & Design has created this net-zero modern farmhouse home sited on top of a rolling hill with 360-degree views of the Reems Creek community in Weaverville, North Carolina. This perfectly sized home focuses on Energy Star, Greenbuilt, Indoor AirPlus, Aging-In-Place, and LowMaintenance standards. As former Asheville […]
A Cool Net Zero Energy House on Mount Desert Island: Crow’s Nest
Portland-based Kaplan Thompson Architects has designed the Crow’s Nest, a net zero energy house located in Mount Desert Island, Maine. The owners of this dwelling had visited the cliffs and coast of Bar Harbor for years with their family. When their kids left the nest, they wanted a more permanent retreat for the place that […]
Before & After: An Architect Builds Net Zero Row House in Washington, DC
Architect Will Teass of Teass/Warren Architects has just completed renovating this sensational Net Zero Row House for him and his family in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. The NetZeroRowHouse began as two architects renovating their 1925 home for their family of four. The simple notion of adding solar panels started the journey to […]
A spectacular modern Texas hill country home embraces the outdoors
J Christopher Architecture is responsible for the design of this fabulous modern home located in the Rollingwood neighborhood of Austin, Texas. The dwelling is nestled on a unique guitar-shaped lot that has a limited buildable area. To accommodate for the limited footprint, the architects devised a four-story elevator that forms a “spine” to distribute the living […]
Tour a luxury eco-home floating over water in West Sussex: Terrarium
Studio Fuse is responsible for the creation of this timber-clad luxury eco-home that integrates design with nature, located in the coastal village of Bosham, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom. This home is divided into two individual structures. A single-story section hovers over a natural swimming pond that connects to the two-story section via a glass link […]
Tour this gorgeous cedar shingle coastal house on Cape Cod
This spectacular cedar shingle coastal house was designed by Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, located at the end of a secluded point in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Overlooking a protected cove, this new multigenerational family home incorporates an old boathouse that has resided on the property for over a hundred years. The house keeps a low […]
Step inside this stunning transitional style house in Saratoga Springs
This gorgeous transitional style house was designed by Witt Construction in collaboration with interiors studio E Tanny Design, located in Saratoga Springs, New York. Step inside this spacious floor plan layout of 3,356 square feet to find plenty of room for family living. There are a total of three bedrooms and three bathrooms in this dwelling. […]