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- Mountain modern ski getaway features energy efficient design Thu, 4 Nov 21, 3:30amAn emergency room doctor in Denver, Colorado started with the goal of creating a ski getaway. With the location and the focus on outdoor activities, the design team at Somrak Concept + Structure expanded that idea by taking...
- Modular, prefab cabins immerse guests in a Slovakian forest Thu, 20 May 21, 1:30amA Scandinavian-inspired eco-friendly getaway has popped up in a Slovakian forest with the completion of the ‘Tree Houses,’ a cluster of prefab cabins for Hotel Björnson in the heart of the Jasná ski resort...
- A new eco-minded neighborhood in Utah ski resort emphasizes land stewardship Wed, 7 Aug 19, 4:30amOn a Utah ski mountain, a new neighborhood is bucking the trend of gaudy, environmentally insensitive construction that has long dominated Mountain West resorts...
- Sheldon Chalet combines extreme engineering with luxury on North America's highest mountain Thu, 8 Mar 18, 12:10amSheldon Chalet is a cozy retreat perched on the flanks of North America’s highest mountain in Alaska. Set on Denali at 6,000 feet in elevation, the Sheldon Chalet offers views of breathtaking natural surroundings while...
- Stellar Townhomes are Lake Tahoe’s answer to the energy-efficient mountain house Fri, 1 Apr 16, 4:00amThe houses are modern interpretations of the mountain home. They are energy-efficient and designed to offer all the amenities of a luxury resort. Each unit features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, ski rooms for gear, all distributed...
- This Crazy Solar-Powered Cabin Looks Like a Giant Ice Cube Tue, 14 Oct 14, 4:00pmAtelier 8000's cubic retreat is made from laminated timber beams. Due to the home's angled position, the rooms have slanted ceilings and unusual angles. The building is clad in a combination of glass, metal and photovoltaic...
- Stunning Split-View Mountain Lodge is Perched Among Norway’s Snowy Ski Slopes Sat, 8 Feb 14, 1:00amThe mountain lodge is wrapped in a continuous timber skin that will age beautifully to an elegant gray patina. The interior is lined with virtually knot-free joinery timber to complete the clean and sleek finish. Built for...
- Stunning Split View Mountain Lodge is Perched Among Norway’s Snowy Ski Slopes Sat, 8 Feb 14, 1:00amReiulf Ramstad Arkitekter recently completed a Norwegian holiday home with a tasteful minimalist split view façade to take advantage of its spectacular snowy views...
- UpSki Snow Parachute Ditches the Chairlifts for an Adrenaline-Filled Trip Up the Mountain Tue, 10 Dec 13, 7:00amFor some winter sports fanatics, sitting on a chairlift is wasted time that could be better spent dominating the slopes. A team of designers in Colorado have invented the UpSki to offer skiers a fun and exciting new way to...
- Zaha Hadid Unveils Mountaintop Museum for Reinhold Messner in the Italian Alps Wed, 24 Jul 13, 7:37amZaha Hadid Architects recently unveiled finalized designs for the new Messner Mountain Museum, which will be located atop a mountain in South Tyrol, Italy...
- Solar-Powered La Muna House Renovated with a Rich Palette of Reclaimed Materials in Colorado Wed, 10 Oct 12, 12:06amRead the rest of Solar-Powered La Muna House Renovated with a Rich Palette of Reclaimed Materials in Colorado Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "solar energy", Aspen, colorado, green design, La Muna,...
- Solar-Powered La Muna House was Renovated with a Rich Palette of Reclaimed Materials in Colorado Wed, 10 Oct 12, 12:06amRead the rest of Solar-Powered La Muna House was Renovated with a Rich Palette of Reclaimed Materials in Colorado Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "solar energy", Aspen, colorado, green design, La...
- Koutalaki Ski Village: BIG Architects Unveils a Luxurious Winter Resort You Can Ski on Top Of Wed, 14 Dec 11, 2:50amRead the rest of Koutalaki Ski Village: BIG Architects Unveils a Luxurious Winter Resort You Can Ski on Top Of Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: big, BIG Architects, bjarke ingles, eco design, green...
- Koutalaki Ski Village by BIG Architects Will Be a Luxurious Winter Resort You Can Ski on Top Of Wed, 14 Dec 11, 2:50amRead the rest of Koutalaki Ski Village by BIG Architects Will Be a Luxurious Winter Resort You Can Ski on Top Of Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: big, BIG Architects, bjarke ingles, eco design, green...
- BIG’s Waste-to-Energy Ski Slope Incinerator Scrapped Due to Environmental Concerns Thu, 8 Dec 11, 2:44amLast year, when BIG unveiled its fantastical ski resort on top of a waste-to-energy incinerator plant in Copenhagen, we were admittedly intrigued. But we weren’t at all surprised when the City of Copenhagen denied the...