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Hungarian designer Anna Horváth’s playful furniture uses reclaimed materials and references historical forms.

On the interior of the extension, materials were kept simple, straightforward, and functional; the floors are polished concrete, the walls and ceilings are clad in plywood, and the existing wall of the home was painted with milk paint, which is non-toxic.

"Our many ideas were floating around the mountain, and we needed someone to bring them down and turn them into reality,

The home office's built-in desk has enough space for parents to work while the kids tackle art projects or homework without feeling too crowded.

A bright reading nook captures the home's color and material palette: polished concrete floors, white walls, and oak cabinetry. The windows in the reading nook (and also the kitchen and the master bathroom) are a more expensive, frameless model.

Another move that reduces the house's environmental impact is the inclusion of photovoltaic panels on the roof. The panels generate enough energy to offset 95% of the house’s consumption.

“Our drive to have a landscaped garden was for the kids to be able to have a space where they could adventure around the place,” says Natalie. “And part of what we enjoy is being able to sit and admire something that’s so beautiful.” They chose hardy Australian native plants to make the garden easy to maintain with minimal water.

The floor plan of the home shows its asymmetrical shape and emphasis on indoor-outdoor living.

“We’re always throwing events,” says Paul, so the indoor/outdoor style was a great fit for them.

Architect and sustainability expert Jason F. McLennan and his wife, Tracy, an artist, renovated a neglected getaway on a small island off the coast of Washington.

Rusted metal, used on three of the home’s five roofs, extends to the entrance facade, which, in a nod to northern New Mexico’s haciendas, opens to a courtyard. Rather than buy pre-rusted siding, Molly and her father oxidized the steel themselves. - Taos, New Mexico Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017

The home sports major curb appeal with its thriving green roof and bright orange front door.

A staircase leads to a small mezzanine where Minh has his office. Because the roof above it slopes downward, the space has a cave-like quality that the couple immediately appreciated in Hao’s plans. “It’s very special to have this archetypal element of sanctuary and refuge in our home,” says Emylia.

Emylia and Minh use their plants to make a variety of foods and drinks.

Large cutouts take the place of glass windows and entire walls, inviting sunlight, breezes, and even rain to enter. The roots of a princess vine drop from the roof garden to the ground floor.

Lead architect, Tom Lenchek, opted for simple forms and materials that direct attention outwards, towards the cabin's natural surroundings.

Veneer plywood was used in both interior and exterior applications, providing a clean yet warm aesthetic.