Icicle House 03, a house located in Leavenworth, WA, United States, was designed by Syndicate Smith in 2019. The contemporary property features a three-story design that minimizes land disruption, while a rooftop deck collects rainwater providing extra sustainability.
Situated in the stunning scenery of Victoria, Canada, the Grotto House crafted by Greenway Studio Architecture seamlessly fuses human living environments with the untamed charm of its natural backdrop. Finished in 2023, this dwelling converts an otherwise daunting outdoor landscape into a serene habitat. The design philosophy of Grotto House spotlights sustainability and synergy with the natural landscape, showcasing a versatile open interior that blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces.
House for BEES, a house located in Mosman, Australia, was designed in 2021 by Downie North Architects. Driven by shared values of connectedness, site-specificity, place making and passive design, House for BEES encompasses a refined addition directly connected to the garden. Conceived as a garden room, the design directly grounds and orients the occupants toward their garden. Kitchen, living and dining spaces are lightly contained by a floating roof.
House 5Ž is located in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and was designed by AKSL Arhitekti in 2018. This single-family residence is arranged on a compact 550 m2 lot, with an energy-efficient structure composed of CLT panels and vast facade openings to incorporate the natural landscape of the site.
The home’s interior features bright, modern spaces creating a harmonious atmosphere; an expansive living area on the ground level leads to three bedrooms on the first floor, each facilitated with beautiful terraces.
Cedar Farm in East Hampton, New York, designed by Oza Sabbeth Architects, is a sustainable house characterised by architecture inspired by utilitarian structures typical for the area. The home’s gabled structure and industrial shed roof system both highlight a blend with design features like a porte-cochère and expansive solar panel array for net-zero energy efficiency.
The Snug, designed by Via Chicago Architects + Diseñadores, sits in the Wicker Park Historic District of Chicago, Illinois. Built in 2023, this compact accessory dwelling unit is part of the city’s new ADU ordinance. A small, light-filled second-floor apartment features creative corner windows and a unique planter box.
Introducing The Old Chapel, a beautiful property situated in West Devon, England. This incredible scheme is the work of Tuckey Design Studio who converted an early 20th-century chapel into a contemporary dwelling in 2023. It combines stylish modern elements with traditional features to create an environmentally friendly design that looks good too.
Discover Son Bardissa, a stunning house designed by BUC Arquitectura in 2023, located in Campos, Spain. This single-level home draws inspiration from traditional agricultural architecture, harmonizing with its natural surroundings. The minimalist design features sustainable elements, creating a functional living space that celebrates both history and modern comfort.