The Nest rises from the crest of Keats Island, BC, Canada, as an off-grid retreat by DSS | Daria Sheina Studio. This compact, three-level escape leans on prefabrication and mass timber craft to negotiate rugged topography and dense Pacific Northwest forest while keeping a light footprint. Inside and out, the project turns its tight footprint into a vertical sequence of rooms tuned to mossy ground, filtered canopy light, and views out to Howe Sound.
Casa E&FK in Mexico, designed by grupoarquitectura in 2020, elegantly combines sustainability with luxury living. This house features expansive windows that frame stunning forest and lake views, enhancing both the indoor and outdoor experiences. With advanced eco-friendly technology like solar panels and water reclamation systems, this residence promises both style and environmentally conscious design.
Discover Big Top, a solar-powered residence designed by The Ranch Mine in Phoenix, Arizona. This house, built in 2021, skillfully merges innovative design with the natural desert landscape at the base of Camelback Mountain. With a cantilevered roof that optimizes mountain views and promotes indoor-outdoor living through pocketing glass doors, ‘Big Top‘ redefines modern, sustainable living in the United States.