One of the things I like about this house is its simplicity and warmth. Both the cozy and informal interior design as well as the inviting exterior fit perfectly together with the flat rural setting and the 15 green acres of surrounding paddock. Continue reading →

This eco home is a modern lake house in Omena, Michigan; what started out as building a sustainable cottage on the lake, ended as a LEED Gold certificated home. The concept behind this house is that it should be worked and used as a tool; it is sustainable in energy and material use, engaging with the path of the sun and wind, while taking into account the way people live and interact throughout their daily lives. Continue reading →

Located in Auckland, New Zealand, the award-winning Clifford-Forsyth House is inspired by the idea of a boathouse retreat, almost a holiday home within the city. In my opinion, the house resembles a lantern of light; open and spacious, private at parts while also very revealing. Continue reading →

An abandoned 50-year old wooden house in Bangkok, Thailand, was completely dismantled and transformed into a gathering pavilion, a guesthouse and a small artist’s ceramic studio in the back of the garden. Continue reading →

Here is a great example of a house treading lightly on the ground, or should we say hovering… Nestled in a plot of outstanding natural beauty in the outskirts of Krakow, Poland, this modern home is based on a fully glazed steel frame structure, suspended above the site. Continue reading →

Auckland-based architecture firm ‘ebode’ is a great example for creating truly sustainable homes. If you’re looking to a) build a green home but you’re not quite sure about each and every green aspect, b) make the most out of your house in respect for your climate and surroundings, c) reduce both the environmental and costs of your home now and in the future – then why not learn from those who literally ‘walk the talk’. Continue reading →

I simply love the concept of this project: knitting together the roofs of two separate buildings with a new planted rooftop sculpture garden in the West Village. How smart is it to use the extra roof area as an open space both for art and nature, especially in crowded urban areas such as New York City. Continue reading →

I admit there’s a romantic side in me that pops its head whenever I see houses like these; homes that are full of character, oozing with old-fashion historical charm; houses that have a story to tell… These gorgeous abodes are fashioned after authentic 18th Century homes found along the Connecticut countryside, reflecting a periodic style where every space has a sense of purpose. Continue reading →

This beautiful home in Tuscon, Arizona, is part of a project comprised of several courtyard houses. The house has a total space of 2,300 sq. ft. with a private courtyard serving as the heart of this desert home. Continue reading →

Vertical Gardens are amazing. They bring color, beauty and most of all natural vitality to urban structures. Imagine a living carpet of plants covering almost every wall surface with a minimum of maintenance. This beautiful concept allows man to bring back nature to cities, re-creating a living system very similar to natural environments. In any city, all over the world, a naked wall can be turned into a Vertical Garden, providing a valuable shelter for biodiversity, a cleaning system for cities, as well as adding nature to the daily life of city dwellers. Continue reading →