John Granen
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Inspiration for a modern gray two-story brick flat roof remodel in Dallas with a shingle roof

© Anice Hoachlander
Mid-sized trendy gray two-story stucco flat roof photo in DC Metro with a mixed material roof

Photography by Daniel O'Connor Photography www.danieloconnorphoto.com
Modern one-story flat roof idea in Denver

Jim Westphalen
Mid-sized contemporary brown one-story wood gable roof idea in Burlington with a metal roof

Sam Van Fleet Photography
Living room - large contemporary living room idea in Seattle with gray walls

Large minimalist multicolored three-story mixed siding flat roof photo with a mixed material roof

Trendy beige two-story house exterior photo in Dallas with a shingle roof

Audrey Hall
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary one-story flat roof remodel

Country patio kitchen photo in San Francisco with a roof extension

Mediterranean beige two-story stone exterior home idea in Austin

Example of a mid-sized trendy gray two-story mixed siding flat roof design in San Francisco

Street elevation
Inspiration for a 1950s green one-story wood flat roof remodel in San Francisco

The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Example of a large classic white two-story wood house exterior design in DC Metro

M. James Northen - Vero Beach, FL
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Kat Alves
Example of a trendy white mixed siding flat roof design in Sacramento

Modern one-story brick flat roof idea in Salt Lake City with a metal roof and a black roof

Vance Fox
Barn - rustic detached one-car barn idea in San Francisco