This is an exterior view of the front entry. The rain screen wall and corrugated Galvalume ceiling are evident from this perspective. Exterior boasts HardiePanel siding and HardieTrim battens. Rainscreen composed of Western Red Cedar.

This passageway from the primary living area to the master bedroom provides a modern office, storage, library space, and a full view of the river along the way. Natural daylight abounds!

This is a view of the "back" of the home, which faces the Mississippi River. Water management includes rain barrels and permeable walking paths. The patio consists of permeable paving. Siding materials include HardiePanel and clear cedar. The standing vertical seam metal roof adds a clean line to the home.

This is the front view of the home, approached from the driveway. Multiple windows provide abundant daylighting, The clear cedar rain screen is aesthetic and functional. The patio consists of permeable paving. Siding materials include HardiePanel and clear cedar. The standing seam metal roof adds a clean line to the home.

The side of the island has convenient storage for cookbooks and other essentials. The strand woven bamboo flooring looks modern, but tones with the oak flooring in the rest of the house. Photos by- Michele Lee Willson

A rustic kids' room designed for ages 4 to 10, featuring cozy double deck beds, soft gray carpet flooring, and a warm, playful ambiance. This functional and eco-friendly space is part of the sustainable organic modern mountain home.

The kitchen spills out onto the deck and the sliding glass door that was added in the master suite opens up into an exposed structure screen porch. Over all the exterior space extends the traffic flow of the interior and makes the home feel larger without adding actual square footage. Troy Thies Photography

Raised beds and gate surrounded by Joseph's Coat climbing rose in this beautiful garden
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We’ve just wrapped up an incredible Belmont ADU construction project that truly transformed the space. Walking through, you’ll notice the sleek custom walk-in closet and the stunning glass-railed staircase, designed to make a statement. We used polished marble and rich dark-stained wood to bring in that high-end feel, while modern lighting adds a warm glow. Every element was carefully chosen to create a functional, inviting space. This ADU design and build in Belmont perfectly balances style with everyday comfort. Belmont ADU Builders - https://www.aduspecialistbayarea.com/locations/belmont/ Belmont ADU Floor Plan - https://www.aduspecialistbayarea.com/adu-floor-plans/belmont/2-bed-1-bath/ Belmont ADU Regulations - https://www.aduspecialistbayarea.com/adu-regulations/belmont/ ADU Project in Belmont - https://www.aduspecialistbayarea.com/projects/belmont/glover-family-adu/

This house features FSC birch, cherry, and maple throughout. The polished concrete floor with in-floor heat is also throughout the home. Finishes are low VOC and formaldehyde-free. The Raise Mino II wood-burning stove is aesthetic and also a source for supplemental heat if desired. Daylight is abundant. Kitchen countertop is IceStone, color of Aurora Gold. KitchenAid range, wall oven, microwave and dishwasher. Kitchen cabinetry is FSC certified Cherry.

This house features FSC birch, cherry, and maple throughout. The polished concrete floor with in-floor heat is also throughout the home. Daylight is abundant. Kitchen countertop is IceStone, color of Aurora Gold. Backsplash is Oceanside Glasstile "Ice Tea" mosaic. KitchenAid stainless steel range top, wall oven, microwave and dishwasher. Cabinetry is FSC certified Cherry.

Rear garden terraces are framed by forest and lower rain gardens, filled with native birch, willow, fern and iris. Roof drains on the residence and french drains in the lawn terrace fill the space defined by low stone walls. Cypress logs were harvested from nearby river bottoms and milled to create the bridge that connects the terraces. The rain garden extends from forest edge to a large window in the master suite of residence. Photo Credit :Rebecca A O'Neal

Rather than starting with an outcome in mind, this 1,400 square foot residence began from a polemic place - exploring shared conviction regarding the concentrated power of living with a smaller footprint. From the gabled silhouette to passive ventilation, the home captures the nostalgia for the past with the sustainable practices of the future. While the exterior materials contrast a calm, minimal palette with the sleek lines of the gabled silhouette, the interior spaces embody a playful, artistic spirit. From the hand painted De Gournay wallpaper in the master bath to the rugged texture of the over-grouted limestone and Portuguese cobblestones, the home is an experience that encapsulates the unexpected and the timeless.

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

Dining room - mid-sized transitional l-shaped cork floor dining room idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and blue walls

Photos by Paul Johnson; Kitchen Design by Veronica Campell, Deane; Interior Design by Karen Perry Designs; Architect by Robert A. Cardello Architects; Builder by Liesegang Building and Remodeling

A striking rustic staircase crafted from reclaimed wood integrates seamlessly with the organic modern design of this sustainable mountain home, reflecting meticulous craftsmanship.

Reclaimed wood panel hides sliding doors that provides privacy to the guest bedroom. Photography by Moris Moreno
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