Maximizing Luxury in Minimal Spaces: Indoor-Outdoor Living Under 10,000 Square Feet
Luxury resort style living doesn’t require an enormous home or modern estate, it can be enjoyed in as little as 5,000-10,000 square feet.
Harnessing Water’s Aesthetic Power - Part I
Water has long been incorporated into the architectural design of cities and homes around the world, as both a necessity and sensory pleasure.
Gardens as Art - The Designs of Piet Oudolf
Piet Oudolf is an award winning landscape architect and one of the most highly sought after designers of public and private gardens today.
Tesla's Solar Roof + Powerwall 2
If you didn’t already plunk down your deposit for a Tesla solar roof you might be in for a bit of a wait.
Down Under: In the California Desert
The modern earth sheltered house is primarily built into the side of a hill or berm with a glass aperture providing illumination for the space.
Honeycomb Design by BIG
Taking into consideration sightlines, outdoor living space, and water, the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has taken another innovative leap right at the edge of a deep blue harbor in The Bahamas.
Flyover - Apple Park
Apple Park, the now official name of the new 175-acre Cupertino, CA campus, will begin welcoming employees next month.
Modern Design for Summer Heat
As heavily populated countries like China, India, and Brazil become more affluent, the demand for air conditioners is rising with the oceans, and creating the energy to run those chill machines for many millions of homes will be difficult and climatically expensive.
Pools in the Time of Drought
Should the iconic, sparkly blue Southern California swimming pool be sacrificed in the name of water conservation?
Modern Design: Bjarke Ingels + BIG
Bjarke Ingels, age 41, is the innovative Danish architect who heads the architectural firm Bjarke Ingals Group (BIG) founded in 2006.
Modern Eco-friendly Products
Breathe easy. Even though the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that most Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors, and home interior furnishings and materials can emit hundreds of pollutants and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) that can lead to a long list of health problems, there are options.
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