Eco Houses
Peaceful Retreat in Comporta, Portugal
Casa na Areia was completed in 2010 by the Lisbon based architect Aires Mateus. The project included the renovation of the masonry buildings, now individual rooms, one of the two wooden structures has been converted in to a two bedroom pavilion and the other a living space. The complex is located in Comporta, a small…
Eco-Friendly House in Amsterdam by FARO Arquitecten
Steigereiland 2.0 was completed in 2009 by the Lisserbroek based studio FARO Arquitecten. This wooden home was an experimental project for sustainable building, heating the house requires hardly any energy. Electricity is generated via a wind turbine on the roof, 150 square feet of heat pipes provide warm water. The home is located in Steigereiland,…
Sustainable Retreat by the Pond in Atherton, California
The Atherton Residence was completed by the San Francisco based studio Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects. This fabulous home was built with consideration of the owners requirements, he wanted a home that “maximizes the drama of the pond and takes advantage of the privacy of the site”. As for sustainability, the roof conceals both photovoltaic and…
Enclave House in Melbourne, Australia by BKK Architects
Enclave House was completed in 2010 by the Melbourne based studio BKK Architects. This project included alterations to an Edwardian house and a new studio to the rear. Enclave House is located in Melbourne, Australia. Enclave House in Melbourne, Australia by BKK Architects: “The extension to this heritage residence required clever solutions and planning in…
Edgeland Residence in Colorado by Bercy Chen Studio
The Edgeland Residence was completed by the Austin based studio Bercy Chen Studio. This contemporary home is an interpretation of the Native American Pit House, built on a rehabilitated brownfield site, on the shores of the Colorado River, Colorado, USA. Edgeland Residence is located on a rehabilitated brownfield site and is a modern re-interpretation of…
Pender Harbour House in Pender Harbour, BC, Canada
The Pender Harbour House is a recently completed contemporary home, listed with agent Jamie J. MacDougall. This stunning waterfront property is set on 21 acres with 1,000 feet of natural shoreline. The 6,600 square foot main residence features eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms. There is also a 630 square foot boat house guest suit and a…
Unique Beachfront Vacation Home in Costa Rica
Casa Atrevida was completed by the San Jose based studio Luz de Piedra Arquitectos. This five bedroom, five bathroom eco-friendly vacation home is situated on a wooded plot next to Preciosa Beach in Puerto Jimenez, the largest town on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. This vacation home can accommodate up to 10 guests and can…
Experimental Bioclimatic House in Granadilla, Tenerife
The Experimental Bioclimatic House was completed in 2010 by the Seville based architects José Luis Rodríguez Gil. This self-sufficient home, originally designed in 1995, utilises solar panels for electricity and hot water, the main aims of the project were to minimise the ecological footprint and seek zero CO2 emissions. The property is located in Granadilla, Canary…
Rustic Red Mountain Ski Chalet in Aspen, Colorado
The La Muna project was completed by the US based studio Oppenheim Architecture + Design. This 3,500 square foot rustic ski chalet has been completely remodelled along with a small addition. The home is located in the super-exclusive Red Mountain area of Aspen, Colorado, USA. La Muna, Aspen, Colorado by Oppenheim Architecture + Design: “A complete…
Hunsett Mill, Norfolk, England by Acme
Hunsett Mill was completed by the London based studio Acme. The project involved extending a 19th century mill cottage. The property is located on a bend in the River Ant, in the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park, England. The 2,292 square foot home received the Acme studio the RIBA Manser Medal in 2010…
