Passive Solar Homes

Panorama House Design: Glass Walls & Modern Interiors

This glass wall house by Australian architecture firm Maria Gigney Architects, once a brick cottage, was redesigned into a modern, fully glazed panorama house design. This outdoor living house plan invites nature in through expansive glazing and outdoor entertaining areas - the ultimate vantage point for taking in the breathtaking vistas of water and sky, with the city skyline twinkling in the distance. Taking advantage of the Tasmanian climate, this passive solar home employs eco technologies that reduce energy consumption ... Continue >

Small Studio House Plans in California Forest

This small studio house plan was a labor of love, and became a sweet retreat for the couple who clearly put their heart and soul into the design. This small California house design is an inspiring studio space for homeowners architect Sarah Deeds of Deeds Design and carpenter John McBride, who together designed and built this 120-sq.-ft. book nook in the woods. Surrounded by trees and wild yet thoughtful landscaping, this wood clad house is right at home here. This ... Continue >

Also See: Book Nooks, California Houses, Passive Solar Homes, Small House Design, Sustainable Houses, Wood Clad House

Passive Solar Stone House, A Beachfront Dream!

This passive solar stone house is a dream for architecture- and enviro-lovers alike! Designed by Foster Bernal Arquitectos, this beachfront home is ideally located, perched atop a 180-ft. cliff overlooking the sparkling Pacific Ocean. This out-of-the Chile villa maximizes a less-is-more philosophy, complete with photovoltaic panels, a wind turbine, a gravity-fed well, and passive heating and cooling strategies, showcasing sustainability as its trendiest feature. The home is constructed using local stone and wood, and clearly embraces all things native – ... Continue >

Also See: Beachfront Homes, Chile Villas, Hillside Homes, Oceanfront Houses, Passive Solar Homes, Stone House

Eco Chic Home Design: Amazing Finland Cabin!

Finnish architects Avanto Architects got back to their roots when designing this eco chic home design right in their own backyard. Dubbed the “4 Corners House,” it features four views, each through a floor to ceiling glass wall. In the true tradition of Nordic architecture, this small house design is simplicity at its finest. A straightforward facade, dark and dramatic, is a stunning contrast to both the home’s snowy surroundings and to its bright-white minimalist interiors, clad in wood with ... Continue >

Also See: Compact Cottages, Finnish Architects, Fireplace Features, Minimalist Interiors, Nordic Architecture, Passive Solar Homes, Small House Design, Summer Home Designs

Clean, Green California House Design

Check out this clean, green California house design, the aptly named Caterpillar House designed by Feldman Architecture. This ranch style home stretches along a grassy hilltop in a linear plan that maximizes the views. And this California house indeed has a deep connection to nature, from the inside out. Earth excavated to make way for the home was actually used in constructing its walls. The glass-enclosed main floor invites natural light and views in, while just outside, a sheltered outdoor ... Continue >

Also See: California Houses, Glass Wall House, Passive Solar Homes, Ranch Style Homes, Sustainable Houses

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