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- Villa in the Beskydy Mountains is clad in a 3D perforated sheet metal facade Wed, 10 Jun 15, 3:00pmEschewing the traditional wood and stone facades that most homes exhibit, this villa by Zdeněk Trefil is completely clad in a 3D perforated, corrugated sheet metal facade...
- White Pine Bungalow Passive House is the perfect energy-efficient retreat for retirees Mon, 29 Dec 14, 8:00pmThe 3,283-square-foot south-facing home stretches east to west on a plot of land in the undulating Austrian countryside Althöflein. Large triple-glazed windows line the south facade and overlook a Mediterranean-style gravel...
- Vancouver Renovation Turns a 1950s Bungalow into a Modern, Efficient Home Sat, 17 Aug 13, 2:29amThe 1950's bungalow in the Commercial Drive area of Vancouver featured a half-below grade basement and a first floor. The design team lopped off the old roof and added a new story to maximize living space within the same...
- France’s First Passivhaus is a Wonder of Green Design Thu, 15 Jul 10, 4:15amWith the steady rise of the Passivhaus building system, we are being treated to some brilliant new ideas on how to design to the standard. Architecture Firm Karawitz designed this home in Bessancourt, France that hides a...
- Japan’s First Passive House Showcases Energy Efficient Building Mon, 14 Jun 10, 3:00pmThis simple yet elegant home by Key Architects is not just an intriguing example of modern Japanese design — it’s also is the first certified Passive House in Japan...