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A Wall of Books Puts the Finishing Touch on This Rough-Hewn Backyard Home in Austin

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Crafted with double-width CMU exterior walls and inserted Douglas fir floor and roof structure, the entire residence was conceived with resilience in mind. A discreet utility wing block houses storage, laundry amenities, and a second bathroom."

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The Kitchen in This Pacific Northwest Retreat Is Made From Douglas Fir Felled On-Site

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Located in Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula, the rambler-style home utilized the trees for the roof and a coffee table, too. The house is 1,700 square feet, and reaches into the landscape with a sheltering roof and screen walls to create usable outdoor spaces on all sides. Have one to share? Post it here.

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D'Arcy Jones adds subterranean garage to century-old house in Vancouver

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In addition to a full renovation of their 1,600-square-foot (149-square-metre) house, the owners desired a garage and utility space. The team revamped the property's exterior siding While the home's front door is on the west, the garage is located on the backside of the house and faces east.

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Cuartopiso and Barragán Arquitectos wrap Mexican apartment building in planted balconies

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Planted balconies wrap the exterior "Our project brought life to a once quiet street and utilized an urban void in a way that allows for more sustainable and connected lifestyles to occur," the team said. The exterior walls are constructed with a double layer of hollow clay bricks that mitigate the internal temperature.

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A Tiny Home, an Office, and a Sauna: MyCabin Sells Its Prefabs as a Pack or à la Carte

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The 265-square-foot My Milla 25 includes a lofted sleeping nook, a living space, a kitchen, a full bath, and a utilities closet. This cost encompasses exterior elements such as cladding and roofing, interior finishes including wall paneling and flooring, a full kitchen suite, and a bathroom outfitted with contemporary amenities.

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10 Tips for Designing a New Home

Aric Gitomer Architect

A few options include combining storage with the furniture, utilizing the ceiling height, or creating space in the living area, etc. Exterior Finishes. The exterior finish will define the outer aesthetic of your home and hence is the MVP! But that doesn’t mean the actual work will be anything less than pristine.

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HAPA Architects clads South Downs eco-home in charred timber

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"The material palette has been carefully curated to patinate and weather into its surroundings, using deep-grain charred English larch, complimented with natural copper guttering and dark slate roofs to create a particularly impressive aesthetic," said the practice. The two-storey charred timber home has a gabled roof.

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