Bigger is not always better, but something of highest quality is. This amazing, size-appropriate Lake Michigan cottage is just that. Nestled in an existing historic stretch of Lake Michigan cottages, this new construction was built to fit in the neighborhood, but outperform any other home in the area concerning energy consumption, LEED certification and functionality. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an open concept kitchen/living room, a separate mudroom entrance and a separate laundry. This small (but smart) cottage is perfect for any family simply seeking a retreat without the stress of a big lake home. The interior details include quartz and granite countertops, stainless appliances, quarter-sawn white oak floors, Pella windows, and beautiful finishing fixtures. The dining area was custom designed, custom built, and features both new and reclaimed elements. The exterior displays Smart-Side siding and trim details and has a large EZE-Breeze screen porch for additional dining and lounging. This home owns all the best products and features of a beach house, with no wasted space. Cottage Home is the premiere builder on the shore of Lake Michigan, between the Indiana border and Holland.

The highest level of sustainability drove the design. High-efficiency heat pump (heating and cooling), water heating, appliances, energy recovery ventilation system, lighting and controls and electric vehicle charging is provided by the sun and 45 photo-voltaic panels (hidden on the roofs). The house produces more energy than it uses. All aspects of the design and construction from robust insulation and building envelope, doors + windows and landscape, to the use of healthy interior finishes and the recycling of construction materials were guided by maximum sustainability. The completed residence received a 5-star + Built Green Certification in 2022.

Saturday July 18, Time TBD | Boston The Macallen Building and Court Square Press Courtyard by Michael Blier, RLA, ASLA of Landworks Studio, Inc., with architect Nader Tehrani of NADAAA Located in a rapidly evolving area on the outskirts of South Boston, the Macallen Building condominium community features an award-winning landscape that evokes the neighborhood’s industrial heritage while demonstrating modern principles of sustainable development. Awarded LEED Gold certification in 2008, the project’s attention to sustainability permeates all aspects the three-tiered landscape. Paving materials, tree plantings, and lighting adorn an entry-level courtyard on the ground floor, known as “Macallen Way.” The second level landscape covers the roof of the parking garage, providing recreational space for building residents as well as a graphic garden designed to be viewed from the condominiums above. The third level—including a sloping green roof and terrace garden—is integral to the building’s achievement of LEED certification as the green space is specifically designed to improve stormwater management, ameliorate the urban heat island effect, and provide additional insulation to the building. Through use of these design elements, the landscape greatly diminishes the ecological impact of development and serves as a model for sustainable development throughout the evolving region. In addition to the Macallen Building attendees will also get to visit the adjacent Court Square Press Courtyard which won the American Society of Landscape Architect's 2006 Award of Excellence in the General Design category. The project, which was conceived as a series of fragmented views, is equally compelling both while in the space, and when viewed from above. Photo courtesy Landworks Studio

This Duplex in the sought after Highlands neighborhood is a contemporary, energy efficient development that qualifies for a LEED for Homes 'gold' certification. It is designed to make a positive, sustained impact on homeowners and the environment. For air quality, carbon footprint and high quality materials, these homes are designed with all aspects of comfort and quality in mind.

Made of solid brass and certificated Swarovski crystals inlaid. High quality. Very decorative. Designed and manufactured in Spain. Available as pre-order Free shipping. Lead time:2-3 weeks. For more information please contact us by email or by phone.

Made of solid brass and certificated Swarovski crystals inlaid. High quality. Very decorative. Designed and manufactured in Spain. Available as pre-order Free shipping. Lead time:2-3 weeks. For more information please contact us by email or by phone.

This house is set on a sunny natural plateau, sheltered from the wind and enjoys magnificent views of Sutton Mounts and Echo. The layout of the house integrates harmoniously with the surrounding forest, opening to nature through large expanses of glass and terraces that connect the living spaces to the forest. A long roof shelters the house, its deep eaves acting as a sunshade and defining protected outside spaces. The wide south and east terraces, close to ground level, bring the house into contact with its site and enjoy lots of sunshine. A screen porch is strategically located to avoid blocking the primary views and provides access to the forest. The living living spaces are arranged in an open layout under a ceiling ceiling that reaches 12 feet in height, yet more intimate spaces such as the fireplace alcove modulate the spaces between the higher volumes. The construction will achieve Novoclimat certification and integrates among other things a radiant floor fed by a geothermal heating system. This project was completed in collaboration with engineers and Construction Boivin.

Saturday July 18, Time TBD | Boston The Macallen Building and Court Square Press Courtyard by Michael Blier, RLA, ASLA of Landworks Studio, Inc., with architect Nader Tehrani of NADAAA Located in a rapidly evolving area on the outskirts of South Boston, the Macallen Building condominium community features an award-winning landscape that evokes the neighborhood’s industrial heritage while demonstrating modern principles of sustainable development. Awarded LEED Gold certification in 2008, the project’s attention to sustainability permeates all aspects the three-tiered landscape. Paving materials, tree plantings, and lighting adorn an entry-level courtyard on the ground floor, known as “Macallen Way.” The second level landscape covers the roof of the parking garage, providing recreational space for building residents as well as a graphic garden designed to be viewed from the condominiums above. The third level—including a sloping green roof and terrace garden—is integral to the building’s achievement of LEED certification as the green space is specifically designed to improve stormwater management, ameliorate the urban heat island effect, and provide additional insulation to the building. Through use of these design elements, the landscape greatly diminishes the ecological impact of development and serves as a model for sustainable development throughout the evolving region. In addition to the Macallen Building attendees will also get to visit the adjacent Court Square Press Courtyard which won the American Society of Landscape Architect's 2006 Award of Excellence in the General Design category. The project, which was conceived as a series of fragmented views, is equally compelling both while in the space, and when viewed from above. Photo courtesy Landworks Studio

Why be ordinary, when she can be "Monochrome"! We are pleased to reveal one of our favorite projects ---- this, a mid-century-modern home that finds luxury and comfort in one place. With modern finishes and artistical touches, she is sure far from an ordinary build you see every day. This new home has everything a 2-bed house can ask for and more: stylish backsplashes, a walk-in kitchen pantry, high grade appliances, custom blinds, durable wood plank laminate flooring, concreted tall crawl space, energy-certification, custom-shelves walk-in closet, open-concept, 2-bath, and more!

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High on a bluff overlooking Cape Lookout and the Oregon Coast community of Ocean side Oregon sits this vacation home for a Portland couple and their extended family. The home peeks though a forest of Shore Pines to the cape and surrounding rocks. There are private nature trails though this mature forests that lead to eight miles of sandy beach known for agate hunting. The home itself will be designed to “Earth Advantage” certification standards. This super insulated, air tight construction. It is clad in Cedar and marine grade metal siding which speaks to the traditional materials found on the Oregon Coast while look forward to more sustainable products. The interiors are soothing, simple, open, and finished in natural materials, locally sourced where possible, and designed not to compete with the magnificat view…subtle and passive.

This Duplex in the sought after Highlands neighborhood is a contemporary, energy efficient development that qualifies for a LEED for Homes 'gold' certification. It is designed to make a positive, sustained impact on homeowners and the environment. For air quality, carbon footprint and high quality materials, these homes are designed with all aspects of comfort and quality in mind.

Model: RL-1T235 •One piece toilet, S-trap standard12"rough •Dual flush with high-performance gravity 0.8 / 1.28 gallon per flush (GPF) R&T TANK FITTING •Elongated comfort height bowl for luxury and convenience. •Soft Closing Seat closes gently and quietly. •Quick-Release seat can be unlatched from the toilet for easy removal and convenient cleaning; no tools required. •Side holes offer easy access to the floor bolts for installation. •Certificate CUPC /Water Sense & Map

Saturday July 18, Time TBD | Boston The Macallen Building and Court Square Press Courtyard by Michael Blier, RLA, ASLA of Landworks Studio, Inc., with architect Nader Tehrani of NADAAA Located in a rapidly evolving area on the outskirts of South Boston, the Macallen Building condominium community features an award-winning landscape that evokes the neighborhood’s industrial heritage while demonstrating modern principles of sustainable development. Awarded LEED Gold certification in 2008, the project’s attention to sustainability permeates all aspects the three-tiered landscape. Paving materials, tree plantings, and lighting adorn an entry-level courtyard on the ground floor, known as “Macallen Way.” The second level landscape covers the roof of the parking garage, providing recreational space for building residents as well as a graphic garden designed to be viewed from the condominiums above. The third level—including a sloping green roof and terrace garden—is integral to the building’s achievement of LEED certification as the green space is specifically designed to improve stormwater management, ameliorate the urban heat island effect, and provide additional insulation to the building. Through use of these design elements, the landscape greatly diminishes the ecological impact of development and serves as a model for sustainable development throughout the evolving region. In addition to the Macallen Building attendees will also get to visit the adjacent Court Square Press Courtyard which won the American Society of Landscape Architect's 2006 Award of Excellence in the General Design category. The project, which was conceived as a series of fragmented views, is equally compelling both while in the space, and when viewed from above. Photo by John Horner Photography

Corri Sandwick Architecture Location: Gowen, MI, USA After searching for the perfect property over a number of years, this retired couple settled on an existing house to modify to meet their needs. They planned this retreat to spend their summer’s enjoying the lake and their grandchildren. After finding the perfect spot on Lake Thomas in western Michigan, they decided to add on and modify the exiting house to meet their needs. The couple had goals to make the house energy efficient, healthy and resource efficient. With that in mind, we worked together with the building contractor to design and build a house to meet Green Star Bronze level certification.

General Contractor and Founding Partner Mark Alan Robinson, MBA, LEED, CEM overseeing delivery and installation of ENERGY STAR certified cool roofing. We're sustainable real estate consultants (brains) and green building general contractors (braun). Out of 1,100+ EPA ENERGY STAR Service and Product Providers (SPPs) globally, Momentum Bay and GREEN POWER 4 TEXAS are ranked #17 for ENERGY STAR certifications and #40 for ENERGY STAR benchmarking.

Corri Sandwick Architecture Location: Gowen, MI, USA After searching for the perfect property over a number of years, this retired couple settled on an existing house to modify to meet their needs. They planned this retreat to spend their summer’s enjoying the lake and their grandchildren. After finding the perfect spot on Lake Thomas in western Michigan, they decided to add on and modify the exiting house to meet their needs. The couple had goals to make the house energy efficient, healthy and resource efficient. With that in mind, we worked together with the building contractor to design and build a house to meet Green Star Bronze level certification.

Saturday July 18, Time TBD | Boston The Macallen Building and Court Square Press Courtyard by Michael Blier, RLA, ASLA of Landworks Studio, Inc., with architect Nader Tehrani of NADAAA Located in a rapidly evolving area on the outskirts of South Boston, the Macallen Building condominium community features an award-winning landscape that evokes the neighborhood’s industrial heritage while demonstrating modern principles of sustainable development. Awarded LEED Gold certification in 2008, the project’s attention to sustainability permeates all aspects the three-tiered landscape. Paving materials, tree plantings, and lighting adorn an entry-level courtyard on the ground floor, known as “Macallen Way.” The second level landscape covers the roof of the parking garage, providing recreational space for building residents as well as a graphic garden designed to be viewed from the condominiums above. The third level—including a sloping green roof and terrace garden—is integral to the building’s achievement of LEED certification as the green space is specifically designed to improve stormwater management, ameliorate the urban heat island effect, and provide additional insulation to the building. Through use of these design elements, the landscape greatly diminishes the ecological impact of development and serves as a model for sustainable development throughout the evolving region. In addition to the Macallen Building attendees will also get to visit the adjacent Court Square Press Courtyard which won the American Society of Landscape Architect's 2006 Award of Excellence in the General Design category. The project, which was conceived as a series of fragmented views, is equally compelling both while in the space, and when viewed from above. Photo by John Horner Photography