Archive for October, 2011
Monday, October 31st, 2011
The WaterShed solar-powered home, designed by University of Maryland Architecture students, is the 2011 winner of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathalon. Combining energy efficiency with cost effectiveness and attractiveness, the WaterShed home stood apart by placing a high value on storm water management, water efficiency and biodiversity, in addition the energy efficiency.
I love the hanging edible gardens and walls, and the awesome indoor liquid desiccant waterfall, a saline waterfall that helps to control humidity in the house. Congrats to the University of Maryland!
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Thursday, October 27th, 2011
After that 11,000 sq ft behemoth we posted the other day, here’s one that more our speed – the 600 sq ft Tye River Cabin, designed by Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects. With fold-out walls and a big centrally located fireplace, this cabin will be cozy and warm all winter long!
View more at Trendir
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Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Is an 11,000 sq ft home huge to you? It is to me, by about 10,000 sq ft. Regardless, there’s a lot of love (and hate) about this home. The “northwest” parts I love – the beautiful woodwork, exposed beams, and zen-like feel. The “contemporary” parts that I hate can be boiled down to the concrete. It’s so cold, and hard. The bedroom looks like a garage. But, to each their own, right?
View more at DigsDigs
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Monday, October 24th, 2011
I’m generally not a fan of cabins built on piers, especially when they aren’t anchored to the ground at all. Maybe it’s living in the Pacific Northwest, but I worry that in an earthquake the whole thing will tumble down. That being said, you probably don’t need to worry about that in Montana! Regardless, this is a gem of a tiny cabin – perfect for a short getaway. Sparse enough to be clean, but still inviting and beautiful.
Read more at ArchDaily
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Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
I just spotted this in the NYTimes, it looks completely awesome. Unfortunately, it’s located all the way in Trout Creek, Montana. Nightly rental is $245/night, which is a small price to pay for a few nights in Hobbiton.
Read more (via NYTimes)
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Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
Modular and prefabricated, the this vacation home for the future is really more of a home for the future. Suitable for living in full time, part-time, or even rarely, it was built in 16-foot sections and transported by flatbed truck to the building site, then put together in seven days. Amazing, and beautiful.
Read more at The Seattle Times
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Monday, October 10th, 2011
No, that’s not a misprint. This beautiful vacation home is a remote hotel located in the Himalayas. Featuring awesome floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking amazing views of the Himalayas, this home (dubbed Shakhti 360), was conceived as “a place to share in the rejuvenating effects of remote surroundings, far away from the noise and clutter of the modern world.”
Sounds good to me. 3-night/4-day packages at Shakhti 360 start at 1916 USD per adult, and that price seems worth it.
View more at ShakhtiHimalaya.com (via Freshome)
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Thursday, October 6th, 2011
This cabin located on Little Deer Isle, Maine, is a small wood pre-fab. Trimmed with white and red cedar, the wood is harvested locally in Maine and the cabin contains no plywood or engineered lumber. The Little Deer Isle cabin is 24′ x 24′ with a 7′ x 11′ bump out was built for only $27,000. Amazing, and beautiful!
View more pics at Tiny House Blog
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Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
There are three different Granite Mountains in Washington state, and I don’t think this is the popular one near Seattle. That one is steep and treacherous. This Granite Mountain vacation home is probably located in Okanogan County, which is about 4 hours from Seattle in the beautiful Methow Valley. Why does this matter? It doesn’t. This is a beautiful vacation home. 2,160 sq ft in a nice L-shaped plan with a breezeway to the garage and guest house, the steeply pitched roof is important for the snowfall. I also love the concrete interior – it’s a little cold, but it still fits in nicely, and it’s easy to clean!
View more at Lawrence Architecture (via 1 Kind Design)
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