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- 360-degree panoramic window floods Tokyo’s Nerima House with sunlight Sat, 6 Feb 16, 6:30amThe Nerima House is located on a 100-square-meter lot on the outskirts of Tokyo. In order to optimize the use of space, the architects introduced a semi-submerged floor with the main entrance. The rest of the 60-square-meter...
- Doorless Folding House takes asymmetric design to a surprising new level Tue, 27 Oct 15, 1:51am120 square meter Maasmechelen, Belgium Related: + Studio 59 Via Architizer Photography by Frederik Vercruysse Studio 59, Folding House, small houses, architecture, belgium design, belgium home design, Valerie Van de Put,
- This cozy mountain retreat in Serbia was built using locally sourced timber Thu, 22 Oct 15, 4:00pmBuilt into the hillside of Mount Maljen, close to the Divcibare tourist resort, the house blends into the natural surroundings dominated by pine forests...
- Plans for affordable Micropolis houses can be purchased and downloaded as PDFs Tue, 27 Jan 15, 1:30amChapel Hill architect Arielle Condoret Schechter came up with a design for modern small houses for those that might not have the budget for traditional full architectural services...
- House in Byoubuguara Uses Curved Floors to Maximize a Small Footprint in Japan Fri, 14 Nov 14, 9:00pmHosaka's creative design solution isn't just for looks--an innovative approach was necessary to mitigate the challenging and cramped site conditions. Sandwiched between existing buildings on the south and north, as well as...
- Ian McChesney’s Striking London ‘Tree House’ is Clad in Black Glass Thu, 6 Nov 14, 5:00pmThe house is located in Sydenham, south-east London, and occupies a piece of land in a conservation area dominated by Victorian houses. In order to comply with the planning restrictions, the architect designed two simple...
- David Sheppard Architects’ Green-Roofed Chimes House is a Sculptural Home for a Pianist Sat, 18 Oct 14, 8:28amThe owner of the Chimes House settled for a one bedroom, but she insisted on having enough space for her two pianos. The project was designed for minimal living next to her former home, which she sold to finance the construction...
- David Sheppard Architects’ Chimes House is a Sculptural Home for a Pianist Fri, 17 Oct 14, 4:00pmThe owner of the Chimes House settled for a one bedroom, but she insisted on having enough space for her two pianos. The project was designed for minimal living next to her former home, which she sold to finance the construction...
- Compact Prefab House is Made from a Single Shipping Container in Milan Sat, 6 Sep 14, 2:36amThe upgraded version of the house comes with several options included in the base model, which comprises a bedroom with a double bed, three-piece bathroom with shower, several closets and a kitchen...
- 6 Awe-Inspiring, Isolated Micro-Shelters from Around the World Sat, 31 May 14, 2:00amMuir Trail Hut in California Muir Trail Hut stands at 12,059 feet within California's rocky peaks, and is one of the trail's greatest landmarks. Built in 1930 by the Sierra Club of California, this humble-yet-strong shelter...
- Occupy Madison Builds Tiny Homes for the Homeless Using Recycled and Repurposed Materials Wed, 4 Dec 13, 3:05amOccupy Madison, a non-profit organization from Wisconsin, has built a tiny house for the homeless using recycled and repurposed materials. The 96 square foot home was built in only two months for about $3,000 and it's mounted...
- Solar-Powered Berlin Home Features a Camouflaging Pixelated Facade Fri, 26 Apr 13, 11:45pmThe color gradient of the house is laid out so it gets darker close towards the ground and blends with the adjacent treetops. The pixel-like façade combines sustainable technologies with traditional cladding and conceals...
- Maja’s House: A Teeny Weeny Replica of Herzog & de Meuron’s Rudin House Rises in Poland Thu, 7 Feb 13, 5:20amRead the rest of Maja’s House: A Teeny Weeny Replica of Herzog & de Meuron’s Rudin House Rises in Poland Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco design, eco home, green design, Herzog...
- Maja’s House: A Teeny Weeny Replica of Herzog & de Meuron’ Rudin House Rises in Poland Thu, 7 Feb 13, 1:08amRead the rest of Maja’s House: A Teeny Weeny Replica of Herzog & de Meuron’ Rudin House Rises in Poland Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco design, eco home, green design, Herzog...
- Maja’s House in Poland is a Teeny Weeny Replica of Rudin House by Herzog & de Meuron Thu, 7 Feb 13, 1:08amRead the rest of Maja’s House in Poland is a Teeny Weeny Replica of Rudin House by Herzog & de Meuron Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco design, eco home, green design, Herzog & De...