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Approached from above, the home blends into the landscape thanks to an expansive green roof that's set on SOPREMA elastomeric waterproofing membrane. In winter, the house is disguised under a blanket of snow.

With the house pointing southward toward Mount Sutton, the residents can embrace the gorgeous views via a covered outdoor patio.

Generous balconies reach back into the surrounding forest at every level.

Each structure has an independent mechanical system so it can be shut down when not in use.

As with connected farms, the limited material palette unifies the various spaces.

Louvers, jalousies, frits, awnings, and exterior shutters—learn about some of the best-looking and effective ways to achieve a passive solar design in your home.

Koreo Arkitekter + Kolab Arkitekter created a modern boathouse in local timber in Vikebygd, Norway which fits perfectly into the traditional contecxt of its location.

AZO Sequeira Arquitectos Associados transformed this derelict stone and wood backyard dovecoat located in Soutelo, Portugal, into a magical and minimalist concrete children's playhouse complete with a separate level for showers to compliment their client's backyard swimming pool.

Located in Guimaraes, Portugal, the Porto-based firm Cannatà e Fernandes took sections of this nineteenth-century stone factory which were beyond repair and replaced them with white concrete for this thoughtful rebuild.