Phoenix Homestead Modern Ranch

Located in the oldest Historic District in Phoenix, the tree lined streets and convenient location make this one of the most unique neighborhoods in Phoenix. Beautifully designer remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, slate flooring. Pantry, coordinating mud room cabinets, and multiple walk-in closets provide ample storage. Separate guest house makes a great home office, bedroom, or rec room. Attractive low maintenance front landscaping and large shade... 

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Historic 1930’s Arizona Dairy Homestead Ranch-home

This charming 1930’s home was part of an original homestead parcel and the main home of a working Phoenix Dairy. Located at the very outskirts of town, this once remote location looks forward 80 years to become a rare find nestled in a convenient Biltmore area setting! And what a find: a well maintained 1930’s home completed with oak floors, Phoenix Brick and original windows, it also sports a wonderful 1950’s feel too with a large master... 

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Patrick Square Opens Three Village Homes Models

Patrick Square, Clemson’s first traditional neighborhood development (TND), has opened three fully furnished models of its Village Homes. The models represent the various sizes and price ranges of the seven distinct Village Home styles. Featuring Colonial, Carolina, Craftsman, Greek Revival, Georgian, and Victorian architecture, the Village Homes were designed by renowned TND Urbanist/Architect of Whole Town Solutions. Including home sites, standard... 

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Contemporary House in Arcadia by Peter Lendrum

Originally designed by Peter Lendrum in 1969, this custom contemporary still stands out in Arcadia, boasting true modern style and timeless design. Situated on a 17,000 SF lot filled with citrus trees & other lush landscaping, this home features great interior spaces, soaring ceiling heights, floor to ceiling glass, wood floors, multiple fireplaces & sharp lines. The updated kitchen features double ovens, wine fridge, Sub-Zero refrigerator... 

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Historic 1900 Los Olivos Bungalow

Located on one of the most beautiful streets in Phoenix, this home is a good example of what can be found in the Los Olivos Tract, a historic addition that comprises the second half of the venerable “WILLO” moniker. In this area you’ll find one of the largest historic neighborhoods showcasing Tudor, Spanish Revival, Bungalow, Craftsman and Ranch styles built between the 1920s and 1930s. The Monte Vista Neighborhood (Los Olivos Historic... 

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The House of Earth and Light by Marwan Al Sayed Architect

One of the finest examples of modern desert architecture we have ever offered! City-Az/Desert Living selected this internationally recognized, well published, award winning home as one of the ten best examples of Valley Architecture. Superb design and unmatched structural integrity with detailed use of steel, cast concrete and earthen-concrete “poured-earth” construction. Exceptional features include rare select hardwoods, polished concrete... 

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Vienna’s new Trespa Meteon and glass house

The Kai Stania private house, near Vienna, is a unique and stunning example of modern domestic architecture using large glazed walls framed with black Trespa Meteon panels. A stunning glass and black clad house has recently been completed near Vienna. The house was designed by well-known designer and architect Kai Stania to live and work in and to act as a marketing tool for his design business. It is situated on a tree-covered hillside with a stunning... 

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Contemporary Australian Home by Richard Cole Architecture

In the tradition of isolated rural buildings, the house is conceived as a singular gesture responding to the strength of the site: a grassy terrace overlooking a meandering river facing north up a spectacular valley, next to an old eucalypt. The essential concept of the house reflects the way in which the owner has always used this place: setting up a table on the grass under the shade of the tree. The sleeping areas are contained within encasing... 

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Many Save on Utility Bills Indoors, but Not with Their Yard, Lawn, or Garden

While most (96 percent) of U.S. adults have personally adopted sustainable or energy efficient practices at home, comparatively fewer (58 percent) use energy or water saving techniques in their yard, lawn, or garden, according to a new national survey about sustainability. Conducted online by Harris Interactive® on behalf of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the results were presented at the ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO in Philadelphia. Of...