SAOTA uses line to reframe the ocean at kloof 151 in cape town SAOTA uses line to reframe the ocean at kloof 151 in cape townSAOTA balances work and play at ‘kloof 151′ in cape town image © SAOTA all images courtesy of SAOTA‘kloof 151′ is a private residence nestled into the verdant hills overlooking the clifton beaches in cape town, south africa. designed by local firm, SAOTA, the home is tecto..

What's the real problem with Net-Zero homes? © Zero HomeImage above: Zero Home is first Net-Zero certified home in UtahIn a recent post I asked Is a net-zero energy building really the right target? The premise was that Net Zero Energy design seems totally focused on single family houses in the suburbs or exurbs, those houses that have the roofs that can support the solar panels. It elicited a n..

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prentiss architects projects a contemporary home on cady mountainimage © michael skottall images courtesy of prentiss architects if ever there existed a harmonious dialogue between wood and concrete, the ‘cady mountain house’ on san juan island by washington-based practice prentiss architects stands as a strong example of successful coexistence. the concrete- a thermally beneficial and anchoring..

FINNE Architects, SeattleThe Eagle Harbor Cabin is located on a wooded waterfront property on Lake Superior, at the northerly edge of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, about 300 miles northeast of Minneapolis. The wooded 3-acre site features the rocky shoreline of Lake Superior, a lake that sometimes behaves like the ocean. The 2,000 SF cabin cantilevers out toward the water, with a 40-ft. long glass ..

Bennett Frank McCarthy ArchitectsCottage MakeoverA new second floor addition is set within a new roofline maintaining a single-story eave, preserving the modest character of this cottage-style home. The new roofline accommodates a more prominent entry porch, which anchors the street façade of the home. The renovation also includes a new stair hall, two new bedrooms and a renovated kitchen.