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Teeland Architects designed this modern home on Australia’s Sunshine Coast in order to maximize views of the Pacific Ocean to the east as well as the surrounding forest to the north.
Teeland Architects designed this modern home on Australia’s Sunshine Coast in order to maximize views of the Pacific Ocean to the east as well as the surrounding forest to the north.
Mfantsipim School. 1958. Designed by Fry, Drew and Partners. Ausschnitt, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Mfantsipim School. 1958. Designed by Fry, Drew and Partners. Ausschnitt, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Come Out to the Coast If the texture looks familiar, the studio's signature Bubble Planters are actually made from casting found bubble wrap with gypsum cement and epoxy resin.
Come Out to the Coast If the texture looks familiar, the studio's signature Bubble Planters are actually made from casting found bubble wrap with gypsum cement and epoxy resin.
With its proximity to both water and mountains, Vancouver makes for a wonderful getaway destination. Photo by: João Canziani
With its proximity to both water and mountains, Vancouver makes for a wonderful getaway destination. Photo by: João Canziani
Living in a remote cabin poses challenges in the cold winter months. “The latest challenge is keeping the two 1000-liter backup rainwater tanks in the shed at the back of the house from freezing,” says the owner. “I experimented this winter with installing a doc-fan ventilation system in the connecting wall that pushes heat from inside the house to the shed to keep it hovering just above freezing point.”
Living in a remote cabin poses challenges in the cold winter months. “The latest challenge is keeping the two 1000-liter backup rainwater tanks in the shed at the back of the house from freezing,” says the owner. “I experimented this winter with installing a doc-fan ventilation system in the connecting wall that pushes heat from inside the house to the shed to keep it hovering just above freezing point.”
With buildings shifting from resource consumers to ecosystem service providers over the next 20 years, green builder and educator Bryan Henson offers crucial insights. Henson will speak onstage about his hands-on experience with recent buildings, such as one of the first passive-house certified projects in Southern California—a multifamily project for Habitat for Humanity. Home by Allen Construction.
With buildings shifting from resource consumers to ecosystem service providers over the next 20 years, green builder and educator Bryan Henson offers crucial insights. Henson will speak onstage about his hands-on experience with recent buildings, such as one of the first passive-house certified projects in Southern California—a multifamily project for Habitat for Humanity. Home by Allen Construction.
A view of the residence from the shore of Lake Michigan.
A view of the residence from the shore of Lake Michigan.
Michele Kaufman's MK Lotus house at West Coast Green
Michele Kaufman's MK Lotus house at West Coast Green
The aftermath of winter storms on the east coast. Photo by the Associated Press.
The aftermath of winter storms on the east coast. Photo by the Associated Press.
Glazed sliding doors blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living and help bring in cooling cross breezes from the coast.
Glazed sliding doors blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living and help bring in cooling cross breezes from the coast.
On an island 20 miles off the coast of Maine, a writer, with the help of his daughter, built not only a room, but an entire green getaway of his own.
On an island 20 miles off the coast of Maine, a writer, with the help of his daughter, built not only a room, but an entire green getaway of his own.
The school was selected by a jury out of 139 projects. The jury comprised of architects Anders Svensson, Karolina Keyzer, Carmen Izquierdo, Rahel Belatchew Lerdell and civil engineer Tomas Alsmarker. The jury was impressed by the way the building shapes the landscape and the application of wood in an educational building. The undulating roof creates expressive spaces for children to learn and play.
The school was selected by a jury out of 139 projects. The jury comprised of architects Anders Svensson, Karolina Keyzer, Carmen Izquierdo, Rahel Belatchew Lerdell and civil engineer Tomas Alsmarker. The jury was impressed by the way the building shapes the landscape and the application of wood in an educational building. The undulating roof creates expressive spaces for children to learn and play.
A Balance Large module makes its way to its site on the Washington coast.
A Balance Large module makes its way to its site on the Washington coast.
This wilderness sauna cabin in the west coast of Finland was built with 112-millimeter thick squrae logs, and has a 1,028-square-foot outdoor terrace.
This wilderness sauna cabin in the west coast of Finland was built with 112-millimeter thick squrae logs, and has a 1,028-square-foot outdoor terrace.
Student and Cultural Center, University of Cape Coast. Architect: COMTEC (Renato Severino), 1964-67.
Student and Cultural Center, University of Cape Coast. Architect: COMTEC (Renato Severino), 1964-67.
DOC BOOKCASE
DOC BOOKCASE
DOC BOOKCASE
DOC BOOKCASE
DOC BOOKCASE
DOC BOOKCASE
DOC BOOKCASE
DOC BOOKCASE
A young Vancouver family asked Falken Reynolds Interiors to convert their waterfront vacation home on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast into their primary residence. To facilitate livability for the foursome, an enlarged kitchen, complete with a large white island with wood hardware, was a major part of the renovation.
A young Vancouver family asked Falken Reynolds Interiors to convert their waterfront vacation home on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast into their primary residence. To facilitate livability for the foursome, an enlarged kitchen, complete with a large white island with wood hardware, was a major part of the renovation.
A trifecta of pendants spruce up the casual dining space. Kim’s daughter Molly, who was also instrumental to the design vision, is a West Coast–based chef. She weighed in on the layout, from roasting pans to compost bins, essentially upgrading it to commercial standards.
A trifecta of pendants spruce up the casual dining space. Kim’s daughter Molly, who was also instrumental to the design vision, is a West Coast–based chef. She weighed in on the layout, from roasting pans to compost bins, essentially upgrading it to commercial standards.
The duo continues to embrace the freedom of life on the road. From coast to coast, sea to mountains, park to park, the adventure is endless.
The duo continues to embrace the freedom of life on the road. From coast to coast, sea to mountains, park to park, the adventure is endless.
DOC ROUND COFFEE TABLE
DOC ROUND COFFEE TABLE
DOC ROUND COFFEE TABLE
DOC ROUND COFFEE TABLE
DOC ROUND COFFEE TABLE
DOC ROUND COFFEE TABLE
The Far Cabin by Winkelman Architecture is set on the forested coast of Maine.
The Far Cabin by Winkelman Architecture is set on the forested coast of Maine.
Having spent 16 years living and working in Africa with trips to the States to visit friends and family every year, Elizabeth J.W. Spencer and her husband wanted a home that could move them coast to coast across America.
Having spent 16 years living and working in Africa with trips to the States to visit friends and family every year, Elizabeth J.W. Spencer and her husband wanted a home that could move them coast to coast across America.
Modern West Coast design
Modern West Coast design
The designers’ compound is located on a 5-acre island off the coast of Finland.
The designers’ compound is located on a 5-acre island off the coast of Finland.
Winkelman Architecture delivers grown-up summer-camp vibes with this unassuming retreat on the coast of Maine.
Winkelman Architecture delivers grown-up summer-camp vibes with this unassuming retreat on the coast of Maine.
A rooftop deck provides views of the beautiful Algarve coast.
A rooftop deck provides views of the beautiful Algarve coast.
Walls of glass provide uninterrupted views of the mountains and coast.
Walls of glass provide uninterrupted views of the mountains and coast.
Cabin Knapphullet is small cabin inspired by its location nestled between large rocks and low vegetation of the Sandefjord coast in Norway. It is only 323 square feet, but contains an open living space with a bathroom and a mezzanine bed that sleeps two people. Although the building occupies a small footprint, the space expands vertically over four levels including a roof terrace.
Cabin Knapphullet is small cabin inspired by its location nestled between large rocks and low vegetation of the Sandefjord coast in Norway. It is only 323 square feet, but contains an open living space with a bathroom and a mezzanine bed that sleeps two people. Although the building occupies a small footprint, the space expands vertically over four levels including a roof terrace.
Casa Bosque sits on a sloping dune along the shore of the Argentine coast.
Casa Bosque sits on a sloping dune along the shore of the Argentine coast.
The 301-square-foot cabin is situated on 99 acres on Bruny Island, an island off the coast of Tasmania. For the exterior, the architects have chosen materials that "comply with the Bushfire Attack Level of 19," they explain, including bushfire resistant wood and zincalume metal. The cabin collects its own rainwater—storage tanks are underground for an uncluttered look—and the roof sports solar panels.
The 301-square-foot cabin is situated on 99 acres on Bruny Island, an island off the coast of Tasmania. For the exterior, the architects have chosen materials that "comply with the Bushfire Attack Level of 19," they explain, including bushfire resistant wood and zincalume metal. The cabin collects its own rainwater—storage tanks are underground for an uncluttered look—and the roof sports solar panels.
The western windows of the living room look out to coast.
The western windows of the living room look out to coast.

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