Villas Jonc
Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland – Christian von Düring Built Area: 1720.0 m2 Year Built: 2009 Photographs: Thomas Jantscher Villas Jonc is a large residential project made up of three attached houses. These boast of passive sustainability and low-maintenance features. Its design skilfully balances the right amount of social interaction without sacrificing privacy. Each individual dwelling […]
House in the Mountains
United States – GLUCK+ Built Area: 264.7 m2 Year Built: 2012 Photographs: Steve Mundinger, GLUCK+ House in the Mountains is a green-roofed structure partially buried underground. It blends well into the surrounding landscape – the stunning Colorado Mountains. To minimize visual impact, the architects utilized a minimalist design. In addition, the home is […]
Chameleon Villa
Kediri, Indonesia – Word of Mouth House Built Area: 1015.0 m2 Year Built: 2017 Photographs: Daniel Koh, Word of Mouth Chameleon Villa is a relaxing forest retreat sitting on a steep slope, buried in the mountainside. It is made up of multiple levels with the concrete building covered in dense foliage. Courtyards and […]
ECO360
Arsuf, Israel – Geotectura Studio Built Area: 250.0 m2 Year Built: 2018 Photographs: Lior Avitan The ECO360 is a modern four-bedroom private residence for a single family. The design is based on the premise of sustainability. It is energy-efficient, requires minimal maintenance, and is made of recycled and durable materials. The house uses […]
HSU House
Ithaca, United States – EPIPHYTE Lab Built Area: 204.4 m2 Year Built: 2010 Photographs: Susan & Jerry Kaye The HSU House is a multi-colored home with a mesmerizing façade. It is made out of engineered timber and concrete, with very little use of steel. The structure sits in the middle of a […]
Tropik Works
Costa Rica – VOID opd Project Year : 2016 Developed Area : 215.0 m2 Photographs : Andres Garcia Lachner Tropik Works is a highly sustainable home built in close connection with nature. The home operates on the premise of simplicity. It embodies uncomplicated living through straightforward design minus the frills. The home was […]
Casa Ecs
Scicli, Italy – Giuseppe Gurrieri Studio Project Year : 2017 Developed Area : 230.0 m2 Photographs : Filippo Poli Casa Ecs sits in the middle of the Mediterranean landscape. The green roof, earthen walls, and lush landscaping makes this home unique. Like a chameleon, it blends well with its surroundings, looking exactly where […]
Binh House
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – VTN Architects Project Year : 2016 Developed Area : 233.0 m2 Photographs : Hiroyuki Oki, Quang Dam With rapid urbanization in the key cities of Vietnam, Binh House provides green space where it’s needed most. Several parts of the house were specifically designed to grow plants and […]
Casa Flotanta
Costa Rica – Ben Gardcia Saxe / Studio Saxe Built area: 300m2 including decks Year built: 2013 From the architect: The design of this house for the Gooden-Nahome family was predicated on its difficult site. The owners found an incredible view of the ocean but the steep slope meant that any property set into the […]
Ktima House
Antiparos, Greece – Camilo Rebelo + Susana Martins Project Year : 2014 Developed Area : 950 Sq M Photographs : Claudio Reis Ktima House stands on a private and quiet part of the island of Antiparos, Greece. When viewed from a distance, the structure is a jagged vision in white with its […]