Sustainable Mountain House in the Methow Valley of Washington State
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.
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Bear Run Cabin / David Coleman Architecture
Located on a rain-drenched site in the rugged, north- western foothills of the Cascade Mountains, this modest, sustainable building has a big presence in a big landscape.
Vernacular Architecture with Minimal Impact on the Earth
Jacob Brillhart and Melissa Brillhart have designed their own house of 140 sqm in Miami, Florida. The couple working in architectural studio Brillhart Architects. The design for our house relies on a back to the basics approach (vernacular architecture)- specifically studying old architectural models that care about good form but are also good for something. Each
Pumphouse Point: New Eco-Lodge in Remote Central Tasmania
Pumphouse Point is a new eco-lodge in remote Central Tasmania. Situated on Lake St Clair, the boutique accommodation offers it’s guests a truly immersive wilderness experience. Designed by architects Cumulus Studio, it’s a great example of progressive Tasmanian architecture.
Elegant Retreat with a Great Connection Indoor-Outdoor
Designed by the esteemed New Zealand studio W2, this residence showcases a blend of elegance and architectural innovation. Combining two distinct forms, this four-bedroom home optimizes the property to ensure urban privacy while also embracing open plan living that highlights both space and uniqueness.
Canyon Barn / MW Works
Located in the eastern foothills of the cascades, this renovation converted a turn of the century working barn into a three-bedroom retreat from the city. The building was restored with the intention of creating a comfortable home
Mountain Shelter on the Highest Peak in Slovenia
Project: Mountain Shelter Instructors / Architects: Rok Oman, Spela Videcnik – OFIS Architects Student Design Team, Harvard GSD: Frederick Kim, Katie MacDonald, Erin Pellegrino OFIS architects Team: Andrej Gregoric, Janez Martincic, Maria Della Mea, Vincenzo Roma, Andrea Capretti, Jade Manbodh, Sam Eadington Structural Engineering: Hanif Kara, Edward Wilkes – AKT II, London, UK, Photo courtesy:
Low-Energy Wooden House Zilvar by ASGK Design
Zilvar is a low-energy wooden house designed by Prague -based ASGK Design. The experimental low-energy wooden house Zilvar won honorable mention the Architecture Grand Prix in 2014 in the Family House category.