Architects Robert Arlt and Charles MacBride and a group of students in South Dakota have completed an experimental gabled Passivhaus, which they claim is the first in the area to sell energy back to the grid. As there is currently no statewide energy code that residential buildings must meet in South Dakota, the project is...
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Contemporary White Duplex With Bright Touches
Wadia Residence is a 3,000-square-foot duplex loft located in the Flatiron District in Manhattan. This is a home for a family of four designed by 4 Architecture (RES4) to be kid-friendly, despite its clean, contemporary appearance. The owners took part in the design process, they even created the dining room table and artworks for the...
Historic Savannah Cottage With Impeccable Charm
This little cottage in Savannah, Georgia, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built 200 years ago by John Ballon, “a free man of color.” Nestled between Warren and Washington Squares, Freeman’s Cottage features a picturesque garden patio. The full bath has a walk-in shower and large wooden vanity. The bedroom is...
1877 Church Converted Into A Stylish Farmhouse
Enfield Church was originally built in 1877 has recently been converted into a farmhouse and renovated by Chris Kauffman, a DIY blogger. The new owner created most of the furniture herself, changed the old details for the new ones preserving the aesthetics, take a look at the result! The entryway features a custom steel front...
What Is A Barndominium And 25 Examples
What’s a barndominium, you ask? Barndominiums, nicknamed “barndos,” got their start as a practical living option. Many farmers and ranchers created a loft area above a working barn so that animal caretakers could stay close by. Today, the popularity of barndominiums has evolved into luxury homes and vacation rentals, especially in upscale rural areas with...
Tiny Cabin Retreat To Reconnect With Nature
Tiny cabins that allow to relax somewhere in natural surroundings and can be easily constructed or even moved, are extremely popular today. We are sharing one of such tiny homes again and it’s a charming little cabin that was built by Ryan McLaughlin. His goal was to reconnect with nature and to disconnect from daily...
46 Awesome Ideas To Use Raised Platforms In Interiors
Multifunctional furniture and loft spaces can really add dimension to a small home but what if we combine the two? A raised platform with storage space will allow you to make the most of your square feet and add function to every inch of space. Raised platforms are good for two things – storage and...
Contemporary Black Home Of Two Separate Buildings
Chilean architecture firm Umwelt has constructed a wood house and a black cabin for a young family, on a property overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The residence features two buildings, BL1 and BL2, let’s take a closer look the houses. It is not a second home for resting or escaping during the weekends but the possibility...
Mid-Century Modern Draper RV Mobile Home
Cabin living and small mobile homes have become a hot trend due to lots of its advantages, and we continue sharing more and more ideas of that kind. The Draper RV is a neatly wrapped package of adventure, architecture and mad men-style cool. Draper is the brainchild of Land Ark, a brand specializing in high-end...
Contemporary Apartment Focusing On The Kids
SVOYA studio were asked to design an apartment for a family in Dnipro, Ukraine, that didn’t forget the children or style. With 135-square-meters to work with, they made the decision to reduce the main living space to give more room for the children’s area. That resulted in a large joint space for the two daughters...