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Villa BH by WHIM Architecture

This beautiful eco-friendly villa is located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Villa BH, designed by WHIM Architecture, is one-storey house situated around a central patio with several trees. Thanks to the glass façade over 20 meters long the house seems to be transparent and incredibly light. Inside program includes dining and living areas, kitchen and two bedrooms. Insulated façades, roofs and floors provides privacy. And add few words about eco facilities. Heat pump and 2 fireplaces for wood warm the house during winter season. The roof is covered with sedum, that regulates the distribution of the rainwater gently. There are 20 solar panels for electricity on the roof of the garage.



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Crossbox House by CG Architects

CG Architects designed this house composed of two container clad laid crosswise in Pont Péan, France. The home is elegantly balanced and maintains a small footprint. The modern residence is clad in a low-maintenance material for a sleek finish, while the inside is simply furnished and bright. The first volume is grey while the other one is of green colour. Near the house you will find one more building made of wood. This combination of colours looks very natural. There is a cozy living area inside the house. The interior is rather bright. Living in this house you will also have a space for planting greens by means of the green roof. The house reminds of the previously reviewed Bright Container House by Jure Kotnic Architect.



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Living on the Edge by Dutch architect Arjen Reas
The idea of using straw in construction can’t be called modern. Nowadays, natural building materials are quite expensive, so houses in the ancient style are often the epitome of wealth and good taste. Dutch architect Arjen Reas has completed an unusual project called the “Living on the Edge”. Exterior of the house looks very interesting due to thatched roof, stones and a clay plaster. Simple forms and classic profile from old farm houses were also borrowed from ancestors. The interior is very stylish, bright and modern, and provides the comfort as well as standards of efficiency.

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Bright Container House by Jure Kotnic Architect

A great answer to many of our topical housing problems, container architecture is the hottest thing in building today. Easy to transport, environmentally friendly, reusable and recyclable, container buildings are the home of the future today. It is an example of minimalist design and space saving. This contemporary small house is situated in Trebnie, Slovenia. Jure Kotnic Architect created two-storey Container house that impressed us with its brightness and functionality. Dining and kitchen area, bathroom are organized on the first level. Going upstairs you’ll find bedroom and living area. And one more advantage, house like this will save your budget.



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Idea of the Future: Eco Modern Flats in Arkansas

ECO Modern Flats is designed to qualify for certification under the LEED. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a program evaluates the environmental impact of every element of a project, from design to maintenance. The new project is being implemented in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The idea is in using environmentally friendly materials, energy-saving technologies during the construction of modern comfortable apartments. The main eco facilities includes a solar hot water system, innovative “Mini-Split” heating and cooling units, soy-based insulation from local company Biobased Technologies, landscaping with native plants, VOC-free paints, and rainwater harvesting for landscape-irrigation. Modernization of multifamily buildings in Arkansas might inspire people to an eco-friendly renovation in their own flats, because it’s our future.



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Dwelling House by Andersson Wise Architects

I think everyone in a big city sometimes wants to go to the countryside and enjoy fresh air, walks in the woods and singing of birds. Present to you charming Dwelling House by Andersson Wise Architects located in Bigfork, Montana. Feature of a country house is primarily in the privacy and closeness to nature. It should not be large, but cozy and warm. This house fully satisfies the requirements. In the internal and external decoration of the home were used natural materials such as wood and stone. Homeowners can eat outdoors or simply enjoy the magnificent views of forest and water due to the open terrace. We especially love the bedroom with panoramic windows and living area with beautiful fireplace.



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Water House by Dick Clark Architecture
This 2600 square feet Water House is located on a secluded site in west Austin. Contemporary project by Dick Clark Architecture utilizes formal geometries to define space and function. Inspired by contemporary Mexican architecture, the exterior of the house is decorated with olive stucco. A round purple chimney, red metal windows and curved roof contrast against the neutral façade. Bold color and geometries are also utilized on the interior of the home in dramatic accent walls and custom metalwork. Rated as a five star project in the city’s Green Builder Program, the house includes features such as environmentally friendly materials and system for collecting rainwater.

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Unusual Stone House in Portugal
There are lots of unusual things in the world. The Stone House is located in the north of Portugal, whose architecture inspired by the Flintstones family home of the famous American cartoon. The whole point is that the house was built between two giant stones on the hillside of Fafe mountains, that create a unique prehistoric effect. The house has some traditional components such as front door, roof, bullet proof windows. It was built in 1973 and now Stone House attracts a large number of tourists. Who wouldn’t want to sleep in the middle of nature and yet still have all the latest technology and living conditions?

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