House in Hiro by Suppose Design Office

http://cubeme.com/blog/2010/12/16/house-in-hiro-by-suppose-design-office/

Concrete made to look like wood.

Thorncrown Chapple

Such a simple design, but a stunning effect.

Now THAT is a vacation house.....

http://freshome.com/2012/03/21/residence-in-colombia-displaying-a-minimalist-design-approach-gm1-house/

I'm feeling the need for a chandelier in my life.....

I'm feeling the need for a chandelier in my life.....
http://www.zgallerie.com/c-38-hanging-lamps.aspx?pagenum=0

Cabin in the Jungle

http://www.homedesignfind.com/art-home-decor/a-balinese-home-draws-on-a-tourist-industry-success/

A wonderful use of wood and natural stone in a Bali-local inspired home for an American couple working in Indonesia. The lines, material and layout are modern to reflect the couples expectations of what a home should be in America (check out those counter tops and the open layout), but rustic and local enough to suggest they really are in the jungle (like the dinning table supported by bamboo boxes). Pops of green and a pond surrounding the house complete the tropical feel.


Beautiful view from all sides of the house.


Warm teak kitchen with jet black counter tops and fabulous stools.


Rustic and modern dividing wall between the kitchen and living room.


Stone bathroom.


Bamboo table supports paired with modern hanging pendents.

Swift Lee Architects- Net Zero School

Swift Lee Architects out of LA designed a net zero school for up to 500 students. Construction began in January and the first prototype school should be completed by the end of the year thanks to their utilization of an interchangeable and customizable prefab system.

Insulation skin system to control the interior climate and light. The exterior skin can have a custom design.

The prototype uses a system of sky lights, glass louvers, and reflecting panels to light the entire school, with out the need for traditional lights.
There are 5 variations specifically design to accommodate different scenarios.
A: Multipurpose room with food service
B: K-5 school
C: Community Center
D: Science School
E: Library/Media Center


Elevations

K-5 School layout

Award Anoucement:   http://www.holcimfoundation.org/Awards/GlobalbrHolcimAwards2012/A12GlobalFinalists/A12GLfiBE/A12GLfiUSca/tabid/1526/Default.aspx

Concept Design:
http://www.holcimfoundation.org/Portals/1/docs/A12/finalists/A12GLfiUSca/A12GLfiUSca-posterhigh.pdf

Complete with light, rain, and energy analysis/modeling for the entire building.

Holy Color Pop, Batman!

Kelly Porter for Porter House Designs....

One Kings Lane- Bold and Beautiful

https://www.onekingslane.com/sales/13552







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