Yet another great reuse building from Olson Kundig! --------------------- Activist and artist Anna Hoover collaborated with architect Les Eerkes from Olson Kundig Architects to build the Scavenger Hut – a beautiful, low-impact cabin hidden in the idyllic landscape of the Puget Sound. The design for the 693-square-foot compact cabin called for both affordability and...
Its been a long time coming, but we have started the EI House build starting with the dining room table. The goal was to create an epic center piece that would show case what is capable with the right mind set and a little time. I...
Great use of Glass and Steel! ------------------------- This ship-like pavilion in Spain reconciles the openness of glass architecture and the need for privacy. Penelas Architects designed the Hidden Pavilion as a quiet retreat that protects its occupants not through the use of curtains or blinds, but by treating the surrounding forest as...
This looks like a fun house to live in! ------------------------------- Spanish architecture firm, Z4Z4, has created one very unique home consisting of massive white cylindrical structures fused together to create two houses in one. Inspired by the homeowner’s love of travel and nature, the interior space connects the home to...
A list of container homes...
Very monolithic looking! _________________________ ARO has designed a representative center for planning area a new development town in Voi - Lang Giang - Bac Giang. The new center will help homebuyers better understand the appearance, materials, and functions of new life when buying a home here. Link to Full...
Bridge housing projects are relay catching on! Love i! ----------------------------------------------------------- In a bid to save, rather than tear down, a historically significant bridge in the Netherlands, Delft-based cepezed architects unveiled an adaptive reuse scheme for turning the defunct bridge into a base for energy-neutral dwellings and a conference center. Created in...
We do love corten steel and concrete! This is a spectacular looking house. ------------------------ Perched on the hillside, with panoramic views of Snowmass Mountain, the Owl Creek Residence was built on the idea that a physical place can deepen the connections between friends, families and the natural world....
Big space, nice use of containers. Surprised he did not use for Garage as well. -------------------------------------- Denver-based firefighter Regan Foster used to spend his days putting out fires, but while recovering from a work-related injury, Foster decided to try his hand at building his dream home. The results are...
Something a little different this week. ---------------------------------------------------------- Modpools’ patent pending pool utilizes the structural rigidity of a modified shipping container to provide end users with a relocatable hot pool. Set up your pool in minutes and take advantage of Modpools’ built in spa. Enjoy your pool all...