Perched just above the edge of the Narrows, the house is an ideal place to live surrounded by the wild beauty of Ketchikan.

“A building can have far greater impact than the space it stands in.”—William Carpenter, architect and resident

New zoning allowed for a zero-lot-line structure, but required a public storefront, which Carpenter uses as an art gallery.

Lightroom 1.0, a photography studio, is a freestanding structure on the property. “Together, they represent an autobiography of my career,” Carpenter says.

Located 31 miles north of Lima, the C3 House is set in a windswept Ancón landscape that the architects describe as "martian-like."

The living room and dining area occupy the heart of the "living" volume and are enclosed on both sides by full-height glazing.

Here are the materials you need to make it happen: -iron -sewing machine -straight pins -scissors -approximately 1/4 yard faux suede cord (it's the blue one there) -embroidery thread -measuring tape -approximately 1/4 yard twill tape (or any kind of tie for the top, really: hemp or cotton cord, a few strands of ric-rac, whatever you like) -two buttons -1/3 yard fabric. Lots of types will work, but I chose a mid-weight cotton twill (a previous sling in linen was a little light) -needle -safety pin (the bigger/sturdier the better)

In the living room, an 18th century jajim, purchased in Istanbul, hangs behind a Molteni & C sofa covered in woven linen with mohair pillows. The wool rug is from California Carpets.

The two tiny homes were designed by CAST Architecture.

While the original home was dark, like other homes of its period, the addition allowed Andrews and his team to let in an abundance of natural light.

The façade of the interwar dwelling was painted bright white and left largely unchanged, with a sole burst of color coming from a yellow DesignByThem “tomtom” letterbox. Though the extension is invisible from the street, architect Christopher Polly says it provides “significant additional freedom for the owners and their three young children to grow into.”

Photos By Rob Turner Photography

Flower Submitted by Phitak Khotdok, Designer Description: shower system that dispenses a pre-determined amount of water Designer’s statement: “Flower is a shower that will be used to help save more water and there will be a dirty sensor body. Program will calculate the water usage to automatically in order to adjust the shower head, then it will adjust to fit the body water distribution. In case a user is using too much water into the system adjusts the water temperature at hand to stimulate the water faster. It also has water filtration system to bring water back to the new one. Flower has three shower head for the family to shower together and make them build good relationships with their family, in addition to saving water in the water together usage.”

CONSERVatory Submitted by Ollin Trujillo Description: a compact, modular greywater system Designer’s statement: CONSERvatory Compact Modular Accessible Grey-Water Lavatory System A few years ago, we replaced our old water heater with a tankless unit, and have been very satisfied ever since. Our bill was significantly lowered, and there is always enough hot water when needed. One morning, while washing my face, I noticed it took about 20 to 30 seconds for the water to warm up. That’s about a gallon of clean water wasted! The water used for washing hands or brushing teeth is still relatively clean, and should be reused whenever possible. CONSERvatory helps to conserve this wasted water and redirect it to the toilet tank where it can be stored and reused for flushing. I designed this compact, modular grey- water lavatory system based on the space efficiency found in train/airplane bathrooms. I based the dimensions on the “ADA Design Guide for Accessible Cells in Correctional Facilities”, so this project can have commercial as well as residential accessible applications by the addition of handrails. Included are: sink, toilet/tank, integral waste bin, drawer and storage compartment, mirror and energy efficient LED/fluorescent vanity light fixture. 4 way flush actuator, using grey water or municipal water, and comfort height toilet seat.

Aquality Submitted by Timothy Daw and Jake Bjeldanes, Industrial Designers Description: water tracking system that syncs to computers to tell consumers how much water they use Designers’ statement: ‘The Aquality water tracking system is a measurement tool identifying all of your household water consumption. The three part system helps you track your water use, identify areas of waste and suggest methods of conservation. The Aquality system consists of three components: the flowmeter, the base station & your home computer or smartphone. The standard sized flowmeter ring with adapters is installed at every water terminal in your house. It uses a turbine to both assess the amount of water passing through and to gather power to transmit the signal wirelessly to the base station. The base station is easily mounted in an accessible common area, such as on the refrigerator door, so that users can access the compiled data in graphical and numerical displays. And lastly, the Aquality system includes software for your personal computer in order to organize and calibrate your water conservation system. Aquality addresses the problem of intending to conserve water without any feedback by providing hard data about all of the water consumed in your household. By tracking usage, consumers are able to understand better where water is being used and what techniques are working to conserve water.”

The owners of the 1929 Lovell Health house agreed to a rare tour of their home as part of the 85th anniversary celebration.

Waterfarm Bathroom System Submitted by Joao Goncalves, Industrial Designer Description: a steam harvesting system Designer’s statement: Nowadays, about two-thirds of the water we spend at home is used in the bathroom. The Waterfarm Bathroom System isn’t about reducing the water you spend… instead it goes to the core of the issue and allows you to produce the water you spend, and therefore saving the world’s water resources! It consists in bathroom equipment - toilet, bathtub and washstand – capable of gathering and filtering the humidity in the room, and then condensing into water; this water is then filtered again, and goes to container(s) from where water is taken as it’s needed. You can re-use the water you waste, because it also goes to microfiltration and UV filters, but contaminated water and chemicals will go to plumbing system and sewage. Consequently, it also acts as a dehumidifier preventing damp walls and ceiling. This system would be connected to electricity, and perhaps in the future we’ll see all buildings solar-powered and with this system built-in –each building would be self-sufficient producing it’s own water and electricity!

Presa Submitted by Jorge Luis Robles Dobler, Designer Description: a device that regulates how much water comes out of a faucet Designer’s Statement: “Sometimes we are not aware of the big waste of water we generate when we open the faucet keys too much by our customs or being in a hurry. As designers we have the obligation to create products that protect the environment and it resources in order to enjoy it now and in the future. Presa is a small economic accessory, easy to use, manufacture and recycle, it joints in the faucet to avoid the unnecessary water waste we generate by neglect or bad behavior. Pesa is an object easy to use, that prevents the passage of large amounts of water quickly, also; it interacts with the user automatically, in this way can generate a custom moderating behavior. “

Circe Series Submitted by George Sacaris Description: self-contained greywater units that continually cycle water Designer’s statement: In Greek mythology Circe is a minor goddess of magic who transformed her adversaries into pigs. In the case of this design her mission is to transform all that come into her gaze into 'Bath Hogs'... responsible 'Bath Hogs' at least. My idea is to create a totally self contained bathtub/ sink unit and a shower/ sink unit that are capable of collecting, purifying, re-heating, and re-using the same water over and over. I see the overall materials as being cast porcelain and removable mirror panels covering the equipment. Within the thickness of the vertical element would be contained an instantaneous water heater and an instantaneous filtering system. Gray water would be pre-filtered and stored in tanks under the floor. These fixtures conserve water without guilt or sacrifice... a 'Bath Hogs' dream.

Paul Brown's plotter drawing "BIGDIM / 0 10 10 0 0 0 / 200,120 / 11,969" is an intricate progression and deconstruction of geometric shapes. 1979, from Digital Pioneers.

Know Your Usage Submitted by: J Michael Kilpatrick Description: a water monitoring device that tracks an individual’s own use Designer’s Statement: “Sometimes, to conserve water, one just needs to know how much they use. Immediate information allows them to make more concise judgment of their water usage and encourages them to Just Turn It Off. This proposed system allows individuals to know their water consumption as they use it. It is composed of a key pad connected to electric water valves at every water faucet. These components are tied into a computer with a program that records the hot and cold water used. The Way it Works 1) Each user has an assigned number and they key in their number whenever the need to turn on the water. 2) The user keys in their number triggering the water valves to open and count the flow of water. Individual valves occur at the hot and cold pipes with the idea that hot waters requires more energy thus encouraging less use of hot water. 3) The amount of water displays at the key pad in real time. 4) Upon turning off the water, the user hits enter, the valves close, and the computer program records the information. 5) From the computer program, one makes reports comparing and contrasting the water consumption of each individual. If this is not enough to curb water consumption, the computer program can assigned daily, weekly, monthly, or etc. limits to each individual. Upon reaching that limit, the valves will no longer will open and the use will need to lead his case to get more water. This method might suit a big household, dorm, fraternity / sorority, or the like.”

S.L.E.D. DOOR Submitted by: Name not provided (Sliding L.E.D. Elevated Door) Designer's Description: This sliding glass partition wall serves two purposes. The first is to act as a visual separator between the bedroom and the large en-suite soaker tub. The client wanted to be able to slide the wall open and watch television from the tub. The second function is to act as a feature accent light for the bedroom area.

Aquantify II Submitted by: Jake Bjeldanes and Tim Daw, Industrial Designers Description: a shower head that meters how much water the user consumes Designer’s Statement: “How much water do you use to take a shower? Most people don’t know that answer. They’re too busy planning the day ahead to think about water conservation. The Aquantify shower head takes out the guesswork, displaying the exact volume of water used on its easy-to-read dial. It encourages daily conservation by reminding users of their own personal footprints. With no batteries to die or electronics to fail in a wet environment, the Aquantify is designed to last. There are no complex systems to learn. It’s as easy to read as a clock. The volume of water used is displayed at the tip of the water drop symbol on the face. When the water starts to flow, a simple water turbine inside the Aquantify begins to spin and engages a clutch. A shaft beyond that clutch drives a series of three gears to turn the numerical dial. The spinning dial tensions a return spring that spins the dial back to zero when the water is turned off and the clutch disengages. The Aquantify doesn’t just count the water flowing past, it also delivers it in three different ways. First the outer ring nozzles emit a fine, high-pressure spray. The inner ring emits a soft aerated spray. The last emitter is at the center of the drop symbol. It’s a fogger that envelops the user in a blanketing fog of warm mist.”

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Pantone's 102-C

Situated on a sloped-site, each renovated space provides a unique perspective and vista to the dramatic natural surroundings. The office, with its stark modern furnishings and subtle artwork, allows the large window to serve as perhaps the most dramatic, singular frame to the foliage beyond.