Bridge House by Max Pritchard Architect
Imagine freedom from paying your bills. Not all of them, of course. Just a few—namely gas, oil, and electric.
Building a house using passive solar design principles can allow the home to go off the grid for all or many heating and cooling needs. And, with today’s technologies and innovations, without sacrificing aesthetics or functionality.
Modern architects have harnessed the power of the sun since the 1930s. But it was rare: Builders struggled to integrate the beauty of architecture with the utilitarian aspect of engineering. It wasn’t until the oil and energy crisis of the ’70s forced architects to think of creative design solutions that solar passive techniques finally gained traction.
Read the complete article at Architizer here.
Cliff House by Altius Architecture, Inc
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These homes are beautiful. It is my dream to build an green home: these are amazing. I have nominated this post for the Liebster award. To find out more go to:
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What stunning design it appears there is a strong amount of sustainable design incorporated. Great read, keep sharing!