Icicle Creek Cabin by CAST Architecture is a high-mountain, off-grid retreat located on a private inholding in the Wenatchee National Forest. Built to thrive in heavy snowfall and extreme temperature swings, the cabin sits on an unwooded knoll to protect the existing site. Its design is pragmatic, durable, and energy efficient.
Sited to take in views of mountains to the east, west, and southwest, the 13,375-square-foot house’s windows blend the indoor and the outdoor, while energy-efficient geothermal heating keeps the house comfortable at a fraction of the typical carbon footprint.
Alura Architects recently completed the Craven Gap Residence, a modern passive solar home nestled in Asheville, North Carolina. This residence is situated on five acres of steep mountain terrain
The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle.
Lake Tahoe Estate is a gorgeous residence designed by architect Dennis E. Zirbel. Description by Dennis E. Zirbel: The Owners wanted to create a Lake Tahoe Estate on 3 adjoining parcels totaling over 3 acres in size. A Master Plan defined the best location of new uses and structures as well as the location of
The Flight House is a modern interpretation of a mountain home designed by Sacramento-based Sage Architecture. It is set in the Martis Camp development in the high Sierras, in Truckee, California, USA. Description by Sage Architecture: Our client were long‐time lovers of modern architecture, with a particular affinity for midcentury modern design. This home was meant
Designed by Bourgeois Lechasseur Architects, the Grands-Jardins house is located in Petite-Rivière-St- François, Canada. These architectural forms are inspired by Scandinavian contemporary villas.
Project: Mountain View House Architecture: SoNo arhitekti Location: Austria Architects:Edvard Blažko, Marko Volk, Nina Tešanović, Nejc Batistič Site Area: 850 m2 Nett Building Area: 340 m2 Year of Completion: 2015 Photographs Matevž Paternoster Designed by Slovenia-based SoNo Architects, the spectacular Mountain View House has an architecture with clean lines and a predominantly wooden interior. The
