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- The Jackson House floats at the base of a canyon in Big Sur Thu, 10 May 18, 5:30amThis beautiful home located at the base of a canyon in Big Sur is made from an array of materials, including copper and concrete. Fougeron Architecture designed the Jackson House as a modern holiday house on stilts that appears...
- Net-zero Spring Ranch boasts enviable views of California’s Central Valley Fri, 18 Mar 16, 12:00amLocated at the base of a large hill, the 6,445-square-foot Spring Ranch overlooks eastward rural views along the San Andreas Fault. Strategically placed to optimize passive solar conditions, the house is anchored by three...
- Cantilevered timber-clad retreat overlooks lakeside views in Canada Fri, 31 Jul 15, 11:00pmThe top-heavy retreat is split into two main volumes: the smaller lower level housing a dormitory-style bedroom and the mechanical rooms, and the larger upper level comprising two additional bedrooms at the rear and an open-plan...
- Handsome lakeside cabin supports a cantilevered timber gallery in Wisconsin Wed, 22 Apr 15, 11:00pmThe Family Retreat comprises a cluster of structures: the cabin, south-facing deck with fireplace, storage building, and sauna. Wood is the primary building material, but the architects’ careful selection of different timber...
- Rammed Earth Glenhope House is a Sustainable Vacation Retreat Outside of Melbourne Tue, 3 Jan 12, 4:30amRead the rest of Rammed Earth Glenhope House is a Sustainable Vacation Retreat Outside of Melbourne Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", eco design, eco vacation house, family...