A spacious glass-lined balcony overlooks the lush lawn in the backyard.
Built in 1959 by Bob Lewis, the two-story home pairs crisp, white interiors with a moody black facade.
The light-filled kitchen has a long pass-through, connecting the space to the dining area.
A partially covered wraparound deck offers ample space for entertaining.
The living area features wood-paneled ceilings, a large brick fireplace, post-and-beam construction, and floor-to-ceiling glazing.
A brick wall conceals the home’s large covered carport.
As a net zero home, the solar panels produce over 12,000 kilowatt-hours of direct current power. "The average home uses 11,000 kilowatts-hours of electricity a year. CABN homes
In a classic home, domestic hot water heating and cooling are oftentimes the biggest culprits to large energy consumption. However CABN homes use the latest heat pump technology to offset such electricity use.
All CABN homes are smart home managed to allow for worry-free living. "5 years ago, you would need to be at least a hobbyist of have an understanding of how these net-zero homes operate but here, we've done all the work for you - it's all cohesive, 'plugged in' and you can move in immediately,
CACN offers four model types. Pictured here is their MOR.II - a one bedroom unit with 540 square feet plus a 300 square feet wraparound deck.
In the evening, the glass-clad home glows from within, an inviting presence in the forest. While the interior is highly visible, the trees and landscaping on the sloped site offer privacy for the residents.
Inside, finished concrete flooring connects the main living areas, all of which are bathed in sunshine thanks to skylights, glass doors, and elongated clerestory windows.
In addition to the towering tree in the front, mature landscaping borders the three remaining sides, enhancing the property's overall sense of privacy.
From street view, the revamped home appears to be just one story thanks to its tiered lot.
Osae-Addo is highly gregarious and his house serves as a magnet for friends and family. He lunches with his Aunty Charlotte, who is also his neighbor.
The Bulthaup workbench and kitchen cabinets were imported from L.A.
Osae-Addo’s electric bike sits at the juncture between a powder room and TV area.
A free-flowing, open-plan dining and living area is built of local Dahoma wood and has sliding screens and jalousie windows to allow cross ventilation in the hot climate.
For an experience truly off the beaten path, this tower rises out of the sea to give you a no-frills vacation designed to recharge and inspire.
While situated amoung tall trees, this boutique lodging in Mexico is close to the beach, and offers travelers a place to rejuvenate and unwind.
With five levels and an open floor plan, there's no shortage of space to find your zen, or an extra room for the in-laws.
Perched on the top two floors of a Victorian warehouse in Shoreditch, London, the apartment is currently home to architect and designer Juliano Cordano and executive coach Jose-Luiz Moura, a Brazilian couple who moved to London in 2009. In his renovation, Cordano infused the apartment with touches of Memphis and Brazilian brutalism.
A glazed, sloping ceiling allows light to wash over the dining area. "<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;">We moved in before we started the work, so we got to experience the space,
A closer look at the expansive reflecting pool, highlighting the numerous floor-to-ceiling windows lining the home's side facade.
A wooden walkway wraps around the home, connecting the zen-inspired side-yard to the back.
Wood-paneled storage spans across the wall in another one of the home's gathering areas, set across the reflecting pool, opposite the main living room.
Anchored by a drop-down fireplace, the living room's conversation pit also features shag carpet.
To omit corridor space, Carter designed the 1960s home with an expansive covered terrace protruding from the front facade. He used a similar design with many of his office buildings.
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