Ateliér Lina Bellovi?ová designed House LO – an ecological house in the woods, built from hempcrete and covered by a green roof. The house is defined by three elements: a thin wooden sheet covering two perforated stones that enclose the living space of the house. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Faulkner Architects designed this stunning net zero energy house located in Orinda, California. The house is also the subject of the firm’s first book called the Miner Road House: Faulkner Architects and is part of the Masterpiece Series published by Oscar Riera Ojeda Publishers. Discover more after the jump. More
Architect Guillaume Lévesque was in charge of this very unique renovation project of a 19th-century house in Montréal, Quebec. The owners wanted to transform an old 1880s duplex into a multi-unit and harmonize the original style of the building with a decidedly contemporary and uncluttered addition. Take a look at the complete story after the […] More
111 Varick, the new residential tower designed by S9 Architecture, is expected to welcome its first residents before the end of the year. Located in Hudson Square on the western edge of SoHo, 111 Varick provides residents with a robust amenities and services package including an expansive landscaped rooftop terrace with barbecue, open-air movie theater, […] More
If you’re thinking about home improvement projects to implement in your home this coming year, chances are that you’ll start with the ceiling or walls. But why not consider putting the same attention on upgrading your floors? Flooring does a lot to shape the impression of space within your home, and well-designed, well-laid floors add […] More
Fránek Architects designed a house in spectacular and serene Krkonoše mountains – a framework in which man connects and coexists with nature. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
The trend of designing and building your own home is popular within the UK. With house prices through the roof currently, it seems like a viable option for people to build their own homes. Here we have what we believe are the top 5 home designs in the UK. Energy Efficient Builds When building and […] More
TRAMA Arquitetos designed this innovative private house for a young family in Braga, Portugal. The house was designed to enjoy the best sun exposure and also the open views over the mountains and valleys of the region. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
KCAP Architects & Planners recently completed their latest project in Amsterdam, a residential ensemble of two individual buildings with various housing types for young professionals and starters. Designed by KCAP in commission of Zuidschans CV, a collaboration between developers BPD and AM, the project focuses on the well-being of the residents. Discover more after the […] More
In this day and age, we should all be making strides to live as sustainably as possible. Often, that can mean taking simple steps like cutting down the amount of travelling we’re doing or reducing the levels of waste we produce. But can we do more? The short answer to that is yes! It’s easier […] More
i29 architects recently completed their latest residential project in Amsterdam – Floating Home. The residence is part of Schoonschip, a floating village of 46 households that aims to be Europe’s most sustainable floating community. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
Hous3 Arquitectura recently completed their latest project in the north of Portugal – Santo Tirso House. The residence is a modern reinterpretation of the traditional Portuguese house with a gable roof. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More