this house “contextual” means focusing the good view and taking the bad view out of focus. In order to accomplish this, the form of the house was inspired by horse blinders. Conceived as two tubes with directed views, one tube is for entertaining and the other one for sleeping. Directly across the street
from the house is a lake, “the good view.” On all other sides of the house are neighbors of very close proximity which cause privacy issues and unpleasant views – “the bad view.” Thus the sides and rear are mostly solid in order to block out the less desirable views and the front is completely transparent
in the house’s detailing. The entire structure is made of pre-fabricated recycled steel and concrete. Through the extensive use of high tech and super efficient glass, both as windows and clerestories, there is no need for artificial light during the day. The heating for the building is provided by a
of the house out of the photo frame. The gutter turns the corner a few feet and that's where the downspout is located
side of house and wrapping around the wall in an L.
keeps the house cooler," he says. Because of energy-efficient moves like this, the house received a Five-Star Energy Rating from the Austin Energy Building Group. Other energy-efficient moves included using spray-on insulation, solar panels on the roof, low-flow dual-control toilets, formaldehyde-free cabinets
corten & grasses...great combo with the cool house
exterior house and landscaping reflecting style
the house in the back roofline
and the house is terraced to follow the slope. The native grasses are a nice contrast with the Corten steel edging, the pool that gets taller as it moves to the west, and the zinc-and-stucco-clad structures. Note how the angle of the column at left is echoed in the north wall of that building and the part
Love the house. The neighbors will warm up to it i'm sure. I had one suggestion, look into Lutron's Radio Ra lighting systems and do away with the rows of un-needed switches or wall worts. 8)) Keep up the good work!!
large pocket door sliders, to keep the house more open, master on main?
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The house has a number of sustainable or “green” building features, including 2x8 construction (40% greater insulation value); generous glass areas to provide natural lighting and ventilation; large overhangs for sun and snow protection; and metal siding for maximum durability. Sustainable interior
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throughout the house is grade-D quality," Finne says. "Usually I'd go for something more consistent, but my clients kept telling me, 'It's just a simple cabin!'"
beach houses from the '60s and '70s, yet it's all put together in a very polished and sophisticated way. The driftwood coffee table, big sticks in the corner and wavy pillows reference the Hamptons setting in a subtle way.
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beach house corner....beach house...Lotto House...beach style...beach house
really like this aesthetic a lot. like the wood, the grey slabs, simplicity, low maintenance plants. like the idea of a gathering space around the fire pit but don't love the execution (seating does not look inviting and it is not covered). this house (all pics) is the