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- Old ruins are transformed into a cozy, off-grid guesthouse in France Wed, 12 Jun 19, 4:30amFrom afar, this quaint guesthouse seems like a pile of rubble — but take a closer look and you’ll find a tiny and cozy getaway with interiors of Douglas fir...
- Eco-friendly guesthouse in Brazil sports a green roof and rammed earth walls Thu, 3 Jan 19, 6:30amIn continuation of its work on the eco-conscious Camburi community center, Sao Paulo-based architecture firm CRU! architects recently completed the Guesthouse Paraty, a sustainable social building project that provided construction...
- A historic hotel is sustainably revamped into a charming alpine village getaway Tue, 18 Dec 18, 4:30amBolzano and Berlin-based design practice NOA (network of architecture) recently renovated and expanded the Zallinger Refuge, a holiday guesthouse in the Dolomites that prides itself on its eco-friendly features...
- Strategically slanted walls squeeze extra space out of a small guesthouse Sat, 10 Nov 18, 4:30amStrict building restrictions often dictate the design of home additions, but in certain cases, savvy architects know just how to work around them. Case in point is architect Nicole Blair, head of Austin-based Studio 512,...
- Award-winning glass cabin is nestled inside an Australian rainforest Wed, 10 Oct 18, 8:00amLifted into the canopy of a lush rainforest, this guest retreat offers spectacular views while paying homage to Australia’s architectural heritage. Retired journalists and homeowners Colleen Ryan and Stephen Wyatt tapped...
- Solar-powered home takes advantage of Silicon Valleys mild climate Fri, 10 Aug 18, 1:00amSan Francisco-based architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson recently completed the Los Altos Residence, a modernist family home for a couple who strives to be environmentally conscious...
- Stunning home in California wine country opens up to the outdoors Mon, 9 Apr 18, 7:30pmFeldman Architecture's beautiful House in Healdsburg embraces the outdoors with large pivoting walls that blur the boundaries between inside and out. Created in collaboration with Arterra Landscape Architecture, the project...
- Stunning home in California wine country seamlessly opens up to the outdoors Mon, 9 Apr 18, 7:30pmFeldman Architecture completed the beautiful House in Healdsburg, a contemporary home that embraces the outdoors with large pivoting walls that blur the boundaries between inside and out...
- Dreamy cabin harvests rainwater and natural light for a minimal carbon footprint Mon, 8 Jan 18, 9:31pmNevada-based INCLINEDESIGN proves sustainable design can be beautiful in this dreamy timber cabin on Lopez Island, Washington. Available in the summer as a vacation rental, the Barn Gallery guesthouse is a showcase of eco-friendly...
- Low-impact monastery huts in Italy are made from 100% recyclable materials Sat, 17 Jun 17, 2:00amEdoardo Milesi & Archos designed a series of minimalist monastery guesthouses that reflect the monastics’ ascetic lifestyle in the Siloe community. Located in the province of Grosseto in central Italy, these huts are built...
- 100% recyclable materials make up these low-impact monastery huts in Italy Fri, 16 Jun 17, 6:43pmEdoardo Milesi & Archos designed a series of minimalist monastery guesthouses that reflect the monastics’ ascetic lifestyle in the Siloe community. Located in the province of Grosseto in central Italy, these huts are built...
- Salvaged wood clads handsome mountain cabin in Vermont Fri, 7 Apr 17, 6:30pmThis handsome timber cabin nestled in the foothills of Vermont’s Green Mountains stands out from the pack with its asymmetrical roofs and weathered, recycled timber cladding...
- Old horse stable transformed into a chic art studio and guesthouse Wed, 22 Jun 16, 11:00pmCommissioned by a young couple, the Stable Conversion keeps a low profile in the forested landscape with its mostly gray-painted facade. Pops of color, such as the red-painted doors, and full-height windows add visual interest...
- She’s a brick (guest) house… but she used to be a laundry room Fri, 6 Feb 15, 4:00amThe brick guesthouse measures just 8' 2" x 11' 6" feet, or approximately 93 square feet. The guesthouse may be small, but it has enough space to include a full kitchen tucked along the back wall. The open concept living...
- Walker Workshop Expands a 1940s Barn Into a Contemporary Wood-Clad Guesthouse Wed, 12 Nov 14, 1:00amWalker Workshop divided the Oak Pass Guesthouse into two main volumes: the two-story living quarters and the barn-turned-living-room that also doubles as an airy concert hall...