Lake|Flato Architects have designed this extraordinary rammed earth house that acts as insulation against the harsh climate of the desert in Marfa, Texas. The dwelling’s two-foot-thick walls were constructed into a courtyard design to passively provide both cooling and heating effects. Nestled between the formidable Chihuahuan Desert and the grandeur of the Davis Mountains, Marfa, […]
Nestled within a serene coastal enclave in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Kevin Browne Architecture has created an energy-efficient, modern farmhouse. Offering unobstructed vistas of the enveloping marshland, the site’s gentle grassy slope and absence of trees served as a perfect canvas. Originally from Texas, the homeowners sought a blend of innovation and simplicity for their new […]
Nestled within the woodlands along Caribou Lake’s shoreline in Lusten, Minnesota, this environmentally conscious Jewel Box Cabin comes to life through the vision of Imprint Architecture and Design. This residence employs biophilic design principles to forge a profound connection between inhabitants and their natural environment. Occupying a minimal footprint, this 900-square-foot, two-story cabin coexists harmoniously […]
Embracing curves and angles that reflect the natural landscape, this beachfront Maine home designed by Woodhull Architects avoids straight lines altogether. The family residing here is deeply committed to renewable energy, emphasizing sustainability, minimal environmental impact, and energy efficiency in the design. Taking on a floating presence amidst the property’s sand dune, the home was […]
Cathy Schwabe Architecture in collaboration with John Lum Architecture has designed this GreenPoint Rated house located in downtown Palo Alto, California. The cutting-edge design merges seamlessly with comfort and efficiency in this 5,500-square-foot innovative healthy home. With more than 35 green building strategies, highlights include a Hydronic cooling system integrated into the ceilings, refreshing planted living […]
Harding Huebner Architects created this impressive modern meadow house, nestled on a 49-acre property in Leicester, North Carolina. This project began with a retired couple from Midland, Texas who had a deep appreciation for the vast openness of the Texas landscape. They aspired to recreate that serene feeling by building their new 4,450-square-foot home on […]
Woodhull Architects has designed and built this modern barn house with a mix of salvaged and new materials, located in a secluded setting of Kennebunk, Maine. The owner’s vision was to craft a timeless family home, utilizing salvaged materials sourced from an antique farmhouse and barn that once stood on a different part of the […]
This incredible modern sustainable house was designed by Whitten Architects, situated in a neighborhood near Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, Maine. A meandering drive leads to this stunning woodsy property with large ledge outcroppings. This is the personal home of the builder of this project, Geoff Bowley of Bowley Builders. The homeowner’s needs centered around […]
Felipe Caboclo Arquitetura together with OWN has designed this two-story minimalist home situated within the Yucatán Country Club Golf Club on the picturesque Yucatán Peninsula. This project emerged from a harmonious collaboration between like-minded firms, united by their shared approach to design. Embracing a concept of minimalistic elegance, a captivating architectural endeavor unfolds, centering around the seamless […]
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 […]
