This eco-friendly atrium house was designed by Assembly Architecture & Build, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. This unique wedge shape structure with a shed roof is clad with white pine boards and features circular Pella windows found in the entryway and dining nook. The property is located on an active street […]
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Before & After: A Bainbridge Island home gets a stunning renovation
This classic 1960s Northwest-style home underwent an extensive renovation by Miller Hull Partnership, nestled on a beautifully landscaped bluff overlooking Puget Sound, on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Encompassing 3,200-square-feet of living space, the original residence consisted of a north and south home that was completely reimagined. The remodel includes an enhancement of the building envelope, self-sufficient […]
This stunning energy efficient house in Minnesota has welcoming interiors
This exceptional energy-efficient house was designed by Sustainable 9 Design + Build, located just blocks from Lake Harriet in the Fulton neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Inside you will find a stunning open floor plan that features a main floor living, dining, family room, and an office/bedroom. Encompassing 3,635 square feet of living space, this gorgeous […]
An amazing steel clad refuge nestled in the snowy Rocky Mountains
Renée del Gaudio Architecture has designed this striking steel-clad home that’s nestled along a rocky outcropping that provides shelter from the north, located in Boulder, Colorado. The form, footprint, and interior design of this structure reflect the philosophy of living with what we need – and no more. A viewing platform cantilevers over the forest floor […]
Peek into a modern dream home with inviting living spaces in the Midwest
This modern dream home was designed by David Charlez Designs in collaboration with Sustainable 9 Design+Build, located in a quiet neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota. This four-bedroom, four-bathroom home has many features to offer including modern design, sustainable updates, and state-of-the-art appliances. Incredible attention to detail is evident throughout the interior. Continue below to see the rest […]
This off-grid retreat is surrounded by the beautiful Australian landscape
This timber off-grid retreat was designed by Ben Callery Architects, located on an exposed ridgeline at a place called High Camp, an hour north of Melbourne, Australia. Designed to facilitate a low-impact lifestyle, this compact 33′ x 33′ footprint offers one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, and an open layout kitchen. While this structure […]
This amazing Texas home has modern yet welcoming design details
This modern home called “cove house” was designed by Cornerstone Architects, located in the Rollingwood neighborhood of Austin, Texas. The dwelling is nestled on a peculiar guitar-shaped property with an extraordinarily limited buildable area. A 4-Story elevator forms a “spine” that distributes rooms vertically to minimize the home’s footprint. Craftsmanship abounds in cantilevered stair treads, […]
A serene wooded glass pavilion house in the forest of Washington
Finne Architects in collaboration with Schultz Miller has transformed an existing 1950’s Northwest contemporary house into a glass pavilion on a secluded, wooded site just outside of Seattle, Washington. With extensive new windows and glazed roof monitors, the renovated house appears to be a glass pavilion in the forest. The floor plan has been re-organized to create […]
A modern yet warm home overlooking the beautiful Deschutes River
This spectacular river house was designed by Finne Architects, located on a narrow site facing the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. The 2,950 square foot, three bedroom and three-and-a-half bath dwelling was sited to preserve a beautiful stone ledge close to the water, with the main wood deck hovering a few inches above the stone. […]
Amazing net-zero family retreat merged into the high desert of California
This net-zero family retreat was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, located in the Tehachapi Mountains of Southern California. Set into the tough, scrubby landscape, Sawmill harnesses the challenges and opportunities of its remote site. This dwelling emphasizes sustainable strategies and reclaimed materials. Demonstrating that high design can also be high performance, this home functions completely off […]