Villa BH by WHIM Architecture

Wednesday, July 28th 2010
Villa BH by WHIM Architecture

WHIM Architecture have completed another stunning architecture house design. this architecture studio had designed the Villa BH in Burgh-Haamstede, The Netherlands. The villa is positioned on a rectangular plot of 35 x 50m, that is enclosed at 3 sides with similar plots and freestanding houses. On the back of the plot there’s an old embankment with several tall trees. From the living program; the kitchen, dining area and living are all orientated... 

New Orleans Houses, Lower Ninth Ward by Graftlab

Saturday, December 6th 2008
New Orleans Houses, Lower Ninth Ward by Graftlab

Graft’s proposal for housing in the Lower Ninth merges metaphorical abstractions of traditional and modern architecture, driven with the purpose of capitalizing on the more successful components within each as a means with which to generate a more robust whole. Sustainable features include: Solar panels, Water Catchments system, Geothermal system, With Heat pump, thankless water heater, high ceilings for stack ventilation, operable windows which... 

Eco-friendly Orchid House by by Sarah Featherstone

Friday, December 5th 2008
Eco-friendly Orchid House by by Sarah Featherstone

This spectacular piece of architecture isn’t even built yet, but that didn’t bring down its price any. An innovative eco-friendly home in a Cotswold nature reserve has been sold for a world record £7.2 million for a country house. The eco-friendly Orchid House, built on a lake in a privately-owned Cotswold (U.K.) nature reserve, is predicted to produce more energy than it uses. The house, which was designed by Sarah Featherstone, won’t be finished... 

1st National Bank of Howell received USGBC LEED Certification

Thursday, July 17th 2008

First National Bank is one of the first banks in the country to receive USGBC LEED Certification for it’s environmentally friendly design. Upon initial occupancy, the 3,500 sf facility was the second smallest commercial building in the country to be certified showcasing the benefits of sustainabile design in the small business environemnt.