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- Minimalist summer retreat in Denmark is like a house within a house Tue, 6 Feb 18, 9:17pmThis summer retreat in Denmark may look like a minimalist dream, but there’s a bit of an interesting design twist when you take a closer look. Danish architecture firm CEBRA designed Treldehuset, a timber getaway in Vejle...
- Contemporary ski chalet boasts gorgeous panoramic views and a low-energy footprint Fri, 3 Jun 16, 11:00pmTo minimize site disturbance, the 2,750-square-foot ski chalet is elevated atop red cedar stilts and accessible via an entry bridge. Its raised profile allows snow and water run-off to flow freely beneath the building and,...
- Colorado’s First Certified Passive House Can Save Owners Thousands of Dollars in Utilities Wed, 30 Apr 14, 11:00pmBrookfield Residential partnered with local KGA Studio Architects to design the light-filled, energy efficient home. To meet the Passive House Institute U.S. (PHIUS)'s strict standards, the architects wrapped the 3-bedroom...
- Multipod Studio’s Affordable Pop-Up House Snaps Together Like LEGO Bricks Fri, 14 Mar 14, 12:35amThe structure of the Pop-Up House is made from insulating blocks and wooden panels - a unique low-cost system patented by Multipod Studio that provides outstanding thermal insulation...
- Multipod Studio’s Affordable Pop-Up House Snaps Together Like Legos Fri, 14 Mar 14, 12:35amThe structure of the Pop-Up House is made from insulating blocks and wooden panels - a unique low-cost system patented by Multipod Studio that provides outstanding thermal insulation...