Pool - large contemporary courtyard concrete paver and rectangular lap pool idea in Dallas

Mike Rebholz Photography
Bedroom - large contemporary master carpeted bedroom idea in Other with white walls

Italian Kitchen by Composit
Large minimalist single-wall cement tile floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen photo in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, an island, an undermount sink, window backsplash and stainless steel appliances

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Kennerknecht Design Group Builder: JJ Delaney, Inc. Landscape Architect: Horiuchi Solien Landscape Architects Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Large minimalist single-wall porcelain tile and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

Christian Phillips Photograpghy
Inspiration for a large rustic gray three-story stone gable roof remodel in Cleveland

This new 6400 s.f. two-story split-level home lifts upward and orients toward unobstructed views of Windy Hill. The deep overhanging flat roof design with a stepped fascia preserves the classic modern lines of the building while incorporating a Zero-Net Energy photovoltaic panel system. From start to finish, the construction is uniformly energy efficient and follows California Build It Green guidelines. Many sustainable finish materials are used on both the interior and exterior, including recycled old growth cedar and pre-fabricated concrete panel siding. Photo by: www.bernardandre.com

Example of a large 1950s white two-story mixed siding exterior home design in Toronto

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Patio - mid-sized modern front yard concrete patio idea in Hawaii with a fire pit and a roof extension

Designs Solution
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard concrete patio remodel in Hawaii with a fire pit and a pergola

Garage - large rustic attached four-car garage idea in Philadelphia

Gareth Byrne Photography
Example of a trendy living room design in Dublin

Architect Designed Studio and Home
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern white two-story stucco flat roof remodel in San Francisco

1960s two-story exterior home photo in Los Angeles

Large traditional gray two-story mixed siding exterior home idea in Atlanta with a hip roof

Inspiration for a large contemporary two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in Portland with a metal roof

Contemporary exterior home idea in Indianapolis

Large arts and crafts beige two-story wood gable roof photo in Atlanta

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