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Solar-powered home takes advantage of cooling ocean breezes in Los Angeles

Crafted to embrace spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, the Ziering Residence is defined by its dramatically...

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Modern low-maintenance cabin is a seamless extension of the Puget Sound landscape

This modest yet stunning cabin overlooking beautiful views of Washington’s Puget Sound is a triumph of modern,...

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California valley cabin is a dreamy weekend escape unplugged from the grid

When the Baird family sought a weekend escape from the city, they asked Malcolm Davis Architecture to design a...

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Green-roofed shipping containers give Montreal’s floating Bota Bota spa an eco boost

Located in the heart of Old Montreal, the famous Bota Bota spa is docked at the Port of the Saint-Lawrence River,...

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Spaceship-like ski chalet sheds snow with its sharp crystalline form

Commissioned by Martin and Sue Hadaway, the eponymous 460-square-meter home is clad in ipe hardwood planks and...

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Pier 15 by SHoP Architects and Ken Smith Opens on the East River Waterfront Esplanade

The new pier is snuggled between the elevated FDR Drive, huge ships that are docked at South Street Seaport, and...

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Pier 15 by SHoP Architects Opens on NYC's East River Waterfront Esplanade - Exclusive Photos!

Winter may not seem like the best time to visit New York City's windy waterfront, but the newly-opened Pier 15...

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Green Oak Writer's Studio Is the Perfect Small Space For Meditation & Inspiration

Inspiration for the home office came from the "Russian word пустынь or poustinia (which literally means...

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