In the tranquil embrace of the Western Catskill Mountains, the Fremont House stands as a testament to sustainable living and architectural elegance. Close to the renowned town of Roscoe, New York, this 100% solar-powered residence marries Marc Thorpe‘s contemporary design aesthetics with a seamless blend of self-reliance and ecological responsibility.
Offering a well-thought-out 1000 sqft layout (approximately 92.9 sqm) that includes essential living spaces across two stories, this home not only reflects our harmonious coexistence with nature but also sets a benchmark for future residential projects.
Situated in Manhattan Beach, California, the HT Residence stands as a testament to innovative design. Conceived by the visionary Laney LA, this 1,400 square foot single-family house beautifully blends minimalist design with advanced sustainable features.
From its traditional gabled silhouette to interiors graced with hand-painted De Gournay wallpaper and authentic Portuguese cobblestones, this residence invites one into a world that bridges the unexpected with the ageless.
In the heart of Carovigno, Italy, a town rich in age-old olive groves, sits the Casa 110. This modern single-story retreat, meticulously designed by Luca Zanaroli in 2021, captures the essence of sustainable stone architecture.
Embodying an eco-friendly ethos, the design respects its verdant surroundings, integrating age-old trees while marrying the external environment with the interior through strategic window placements.
Experience the epitome of modern, sustainable design with the Pinkney Neighborhood House. This high-performance masterpiece, nestled in the heart of Lawrence, Kansas, was conceived and brought to life by Studio 804 in 2023. This striking residence stands as a testament to the pioneering design and research efforts of Studio 804, renowned for their impressive portfolio of 16 LEED Platinum-certified projects.
Discover the allure of Villa MM, a stunning modern house nestled amidst the hills of the Ligurian Riviera in Italy. Designed by the renowned Giordano Hadamik Architects, this family building spans approximately 160 sqm and boasts breathtaking vistas of the sea and mountains.
Set within a mature olive grove, the villa seamlessly blends with the surrounding Mediterranean landscape, featuring a natural stone facade, timber sun shading elements, and earthy colors. With its large windows, sliding shutters, and open living spaces, Villa MM captures the essence of indoor-outdoor living, inviting you to savor picture-perfect views and bask in the tranquility of nature.
Slate House is an eco-luxurious apartment building nestled in the heart of Brighton, Melbourne, Australia. Designed by the renowned Austin Maynard Architects, this stunning, fossil-fuel-free multi-residential complex offers 14 spacious, high-end apartments that harmoniously blend with the area’s rich architectural heritage.
Discover how Slate House redefines sustainable living in one of Melbourne’s most iconic and affluent suburbs, famed for its vibrant bathing boxes.
Villa Wood in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a modern wooden house that is a perfect example of how to live and build sustainably. Designed by Nord Architects in 2019, this ‘living laboratory’ of modern and sustainable building types aims to have a low climate footprint, but maximum impact on life quality and a healthy indoor climate.
With CLT elements in mass-timber, Villa Wood can be customized to meet the needs of different families with varying living patterns and preferences. This house is also designed for disassembly, so all parts are potentially destined for reuse.
La Cadrée Perchée, designed by L’Empreinte Design Architecture in 2022, is a modern and sustainable house located in Morin-Heights, Canada.
This 8-room, 2,100-square-foot (195.1 m2) residence, nestled in a maple grove on the slopes of the scenic Laurentians mountains, creates the perfect balance between nature and modern living. With generous windows and a low-profile kitchen, the house offers sublime views of the surrounding forest and Lac Franc. The raw woodwork and concrete floors give the house an inviting, cozy atmosphere, and the two terraces offer an enhanced indoor-outdoor experience.
La Cadrée Perchée provides an ideal escape from city life, perfect for those seeking a connection with nature and a haven for relaxation.
