Architecture and interior design go hand in hand. Our highest priority is the quality of the space and The Retreat presented unique design opportunities. Bathed in natural light, the shower, which includes a re-circulating waterfall, occupies the center of the room, wrapped in cedar. The “tree”, which represents the earth, envelops water, the source of life. The remaining functions line the perimeter of the room. All the materials in the room are sustainable in accordance with current practices. The furniture is sustainable. The fabrics are sustainable. Even the art is sustainable! There is no excess, just the necessary components to create an inviting and comfortable environment to promote relaxation and well-being. Simple, clean, and contemporary, the Retreat is a place to unwind, take a nap, read, meditate – whichever your favorite way to relieve stress – indoors. Photography by Gordon Beall

Energy Efficient in Los Altos

Young & Borlik Architects, inc.

An all-electric kitchen. Sunlight spills into the high ceilings through skylights and transom windows so artificial lighting use can be minimized. All appliances are electric, materials are natural and durable.

Study Office

Sroka Design, Inc.

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Woodland Garden- Los Feliz

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Decomposed Granite path between Giant Sequoias leads to repurposed, reshaped and stained rear concrete slab. Micro-climate appropriate plants complete the picture. Photo by Ketti Kupper.

Mount Adams Kitchen Renovation

John Senhauser Architects

Owing to the existing spatial parameters of this narrow, urban row house, the kitchen renovation posed numerous design challenges. The existing kitchen contained an endless series of wall cabinets, which Further compressed the narrow space. The existing island was over-scaled and largely unusable due to a large cooktop that occupied most of it and limited clearances around the island itself. Our desire was to resolve these issues using sustainable practices. Our strategy for providing a light, open kitchen was to diminish the amount of wall storage and re-proportion the island. We swapped locations of the sink and cooktop – the cooktop moved to the sink’s existing location and vice versa. Seating was moved from the island’s side to the end, allowing the overall width to be reduced. To employ sustainable practices, we chose to retain the existing cabinetry, since it was classic in design, modifying it with obscured glazing for the wall cabinets. This decision prevented the cabinetry from going to the landfill. Any remaining cabinetry went to a local resale center. The existing base cabinets were refinished with low-VOC paint and reinstalled. The cabinets received durable quartz countertops. Back-painted glass, containing recycled content, was utilized for the backsplash and installed behind the cooktop. Additionally, energy-saving appliances and plumbing fixtures, including a water-conserving dishwasher and faucet were installed. The existing kitchen with its thick, monolithic appearance and limited utility was modified into a fully-functional kitchen using environmentally-friendly methods. The renovation maximizes the limited space, while simultaneously exhibiting a light, minimal aesthetic. Photo Credit: Scott Hisey

Modern Sustainable Architecture

Noel Cross+Architects

Strong horizontal lines and bold colors liven up this Eichler neighborhood. Uber green design features, passive solar design, and sustainable practices abound, making this small house a great place to live without making a large environmental footprint - Frank Paul Perez photo credit

Sunset Residence

Green Hammer

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Cat Mountain Residence

User

Conceived as a remodel and addition, the final design iteration for this home is uniquely multifaceted. Structural considerations required a more extensive tear down, however the clients wanted the entire remodel design kept intact, essentially recreating much of the existing home. The overall floor plan design centers on maximizing the views, while extensive glazing is carefully placed to frame and enhance them. The residence opens up to the outdoor living and views from multiple spaces and visually connects interior spaces in the inner court. The client, who also specializes in residential interiors, had a vision of ‘transitional’ style for the home, marrying clean and contemporary elements with touches of antique charm. Energy efficient materials along with reclaimed architectural wood details were seamlessly integrated, adding sustainable design elements to this transitional design. The architect and client collaboration strived to achieve modern, clean spaces playfully interjecting rustic elements throughout the home. Greenbelt Homes Glynis Wood Interiors Photography by Bryant Hill

2013 ALE: The Potager Garden at Stonebridge Mansion

Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association

W.D. Wells & Associates, Inc. https://www.facebook.com/wdwells.inc Project Entry: The Potager Garden at Stonebridge Mansion 2013 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Theme Garden Award Level: Bronze Project Description: The Potager Garden at Stonebridge Mansion was completed as part ofthe Oxford Arts Alliance 2011Decorator's Showcase. The Garden is a fun and productive garden featuring culinary & medicinal herbs, vegetables, and sustainable gardening concepts. Many sustainable practices can be seen throughout the project such as a compost bin, a rain water harvesting system, and use of many native herbs and vegetables. A Potager is a French term for an ornamental vegetable garden or kitchen garden. We made sure to keep that in mind as we designed the space. By using a number of herbs that have both culinary and medicinal use we are trying to encourage the public to find more sustainable, home grown options for their own food and medicine. The project also features a vertical herbal wall which is a new idea taking shape in the industry. The wall allows you to provide herbs and vegetables with an optimum growing environment while saving an exorbitant amount of space. It gives people with limited space or poor growing conditions, such as people who live in cities an opportunity to grow their own herbs and vegetables. In addition to the herb wall, vegetables such as lettuce, spinach,beans,tomatoes, and many more can be seen throughout the garden. The garden is located adjacent to the kitchen of the residence to further enhance the garden to table idea. We hope that after seeing this fun themed garden people can both enjoy the space,but also try to apply many of the practices we show to their own landscape. We encouraged visitors to stroll through,or sit awhile in our garden, and learn about rain water harvesting, food crops,vertical gardening,and more! Plant List: Botanical Name (Common Name) 16 - Buxus microphylla 'Franklin's Gem' (Franklin's Gem Boxwood) 1 - Nandina domestica (Heavenly Bamboo) 3 - Dicentra eximia (Bleeding Heart) 5 - Hellebourous orienta/is (Lenten Rose) 8 - Vaccinium corymbost"1J (Highbush B;ueberry) 4 - Hellianthus anuus (Sunflower) 15 - Calendula officina/is (Marigold) 30 - Assorted Vegetables 30 - Assorted Herbs Photo Credit: W.D. Wells & Associates, Inc.

HT Residence

Laney LA, Inc.

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.

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