The tall window emphasizes the height of the side of this modern home. The permeable pavers allow drainage and combined with the concrete create an interesting texture in the driveway. Photo: Ryan Farnau

Entry at sunset. Photography by Lucas Henning.
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Wabisabi Green coastal pillows feature crab, wave and sea turtle designs hand printed with environmentally friendly ink on gorgeous aqua organic cotton fabric.

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Years of industry experience have enabled Ziegler to combine the perfect blend of raw materials and hardware to ensure smooth operation complete with a lifetime warranty. Choose on of our designs or create your own. Our Eco Series Doors are made with the goal of assisting you in creating an alluring, distinctive look while giving you the assurance that you've done your part to "Go Green". Because of our commitment to preserving our resources, Ziegler Eco Series Garage Doors are constructed of recycled wood product and warranted against cracking, splitting, or delaminating. The finished door is sturdy, reliable, and will stand the test of time. Whether your home is new construction or you're upgrading your current garage door, Ziegler Eco Series Traditional Style Doors will enhance both your home's distinctive appeal and its value. Arguably one of today's most popular decorating themes, the traditional style speaks of the comforting elegance of grander times. Truly American, this style's pedigree relies on the fine woodworking of early American craftsmen and architects. Traditional Eco Series Doors perfectly replicate the wood look and smooth finish the craftsmen of yesteryear created. Your door's classic lines and predictable symmetry will add to your home's elegance and sophistication. The Eco Traditional Series - built to stand the test of time. Choose one of our doors or create your own. There is no limit on color or design options. Ziegler Doors, Inc. 1323A Saint Gertrude Place Santa Ana, CA 92705 Phone: (714) 437-0870 Fax: (714) 437-0871 This image is the exclusive property of Ziegler Doors, Inc. and are protected under the United States Copyright law. This image may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted or manipulated without the written permission of Ziegler Doors, Inc. If you find a company using our images as their own, please contact us. We are aware of Dynamic Garage Doors steeling our images, we are taking legal action.

This Seattle remodel of a Greenlake house involved lifting the original Sears Roebuck home 12 feet in the air and building a new basement and 1st floor, remodeling much of the original third floor. The kitchen features an eat-in nook and cabinetry that makes the most of a small space. This home was featured in the Eco Guild's Green Building Slam, Eco Guild's sponsored remodel tour, and has received tremendous attention for its conservative, sustainable approach. Constructed by Blue Sound Construction, Inc, Designed by Make Design, photographed by Aaron Leitz Photography.

The goal of the project was to create a more functional kitchen, but to remodel with an eco-friendly approach. To minimize the waste going into the landfill, all the old cabinetry and appliances were donated, and the kitchen floor was kept intact because it was in great condition. The challenge was to design the kitchen around the existing floor and the natural soapstone the client fell in love with. The clients continued with the sustainable theme throughout the room with the new materials chosen: The back splash tiles are eco-friendly and hand-made in the USA.. The custom range hood was a beautiful addition to the kitchen. We maximized the counter space around the custom sink by extending the integral drain board above the dishwasher to create more prep space. In the adjacent laundry room, we continued the same color scheme to create a custom wall of cabinets to incorporate a hidden laundry shoot, and dog area. We also added storage around the washer and dryer including two different types of hanging for drying purposes.

Bay Area green building and design: nursery non-VOC paint, mural, eco furniture. Notice custom trim.
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Horizontal Japanese braces surround and define the living room core. Its rice paper ceiling is echoed by the shoji panels, which retract to reveal the round window of the bedroom beyond. A simple alter with a black granite sill is built into the central axis on the living room wall. Photo Credit: Laurie Dickson

2014 ASID Legacy of Design 2nd Place award Contemporary Space. This study was built with a tall ceiling, so we had molding placed around the walls two thirds of the way up and selected a textural grasscloth for the lower portion in order to draw the eye down from the ceiling. Warm shades of taupe for the remaining part of the walls and ceiling make the room cozy and intimate. Another layer of texture was added with the geometric hand crafted hair on hide rug, and we selected contemporary but inviting furniture with custom fabrics, and a soft throw pillow. Perhaps the highlight of the room, we chose to use bookcases upholstered in a gray velvet and enhanced with nickel nail head trim. Custom artwork was sourced especially for the room to enhance the color palette and draw out the golden yellow in the desk chair fabric. Window treatments were not needed, since the doors wash the space with beautiful natural light. Michael Hunter Photography

Two 9' L x 9'H EcoWalls planted with hardy perennials, surrounded by a corten frame.
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Handmade bamboo roof shingles, local coffee wood for outdoor balustrades, bamboo woven walls. Project by PTbaligreenworld.com Photo by: Linda vant Hoff

At EcoCraft homes we specialize in modern architecture and cutting edge building technologies. Inspired by west coast modern architecture, the EcoMod Home harmonizes energy efficiency and modern urban design. Thoughtfully developed to maximize performance and beauty, the EcoMod home redefines what is possible with prefab modular building technology. The compact plan is easily adaptable to urban lot densities and specific site conditions found within the City of Pittsburgh. The EcoMod house consists of five modular units stacked upon a first floor prefabricated wall system. The EcoMod home was developed to create an efficient, livable space with a light and airy interior while including modern home design options for homeowners.

Photo Credit: Ezra Marcos
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Looking across the peninsula toward the sink and bamboo cabinetry at the window wall in an Eichler mid century modern home in Lucas Valley (San Rafael, CA). Thom Harrison - AlterECO, inc.

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The Sunset Magazine San Francisco Idea House The first Sunset Magazine Idea House to be located in San Francisco, La Casa Verde is also the greenest home developed by Sunset, at the time of construction the greenest home in the country per LEED standards. Livingston was honored to be selected as the sole designer for the built-in cabinetry throughout this three-level project. To achieve the aesthetic of an exotic wood veneer within the confines of the eco standards, Steve developed a unique method of digitally photographing a single board of Pau Ferro, duplicating the image, and layering the film between two 1/4" sheets of glass. The end result is of a high gloss wood veneer throughout but without the need for the endangered species. Design Detail: The island houses a functioning planter as a subtle divider between the working side and the public side of the countertop. Grow your own wheatgrass at home!

Photo: Narayanan Narayanan, Andrew Petrich
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