Mid-century modernism and sustainable design meet in two desert homes

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Two new residences in Palm Springs by <a href="http://www.o2arch.com/" target="_blank">o2 Architecture</a> combine the best of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/?s=midcentury+modern" target="_blank">mid-century modernism</a> and 21st-century sustainable design. The team brought to life an unbuilt project by Arizona modernist architect Al Beadle designed in 1970s, while combining mid-century modernism and sustainable design in the o2 House, located just a few steps away. The two structures, each in its own way, fit into the rocky desert landscape of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/arizona/" target="_blank">Arizona</a>.

Originally named Palisades Dos, the Beadle House is built primarily out of steel, concrete and glass.

Originally named Palisades Dos, the Beadle House is built primarily out of steel, concrete and glass.

The second building, o2 House, is a 3,664-square-foot sprawling residence that celebrates mid-century modernism and marries it with contemporary sustainable design practices.

Natural ventilation and a solar-powered energy system complement the sleek design of the interior cozily nestled into the terrain.

O2 House by o2 Architecture

O2 House by o2 Architecture