On a street of small cottages, these homeowners wanted extra space without overwhelming the neighborhood. Their nearly 3,500-square foot plan was large enough to accommodate the family-to-be, as well as hobbies and entertaining. The build-out proved that space doesn’t have to equal monstrosity. Instead, the addition reflects their personalities and blends [...]Tagi: small cottages, square foot, blends, hobbies, neighborhood
It may not look like much to you and I as far as living quarters go, but to countless displaced Haitians, these flat-pack prefabs designed by Andres Duany and donated by InnoVida will provide much-needed homes to those in need. Production of each 160-square-foot Le Cabanon, which can shelter eight people, will be done in Haiti. [...]Tagi: andres duany, living quarters, caban, square foot, haiti, peoe
More and more often, architects are charged with the task of designing eco-friendly new constructions for modern homeowners. Robert M. Cain rose to the challenge with the RainShine Home, a stunning three-bedroom, 3.5-bath house on one-third of an acre loaded with innovative sustainable options. Located outside Atlanta in Decatur, Georgia, the 2,800-square-foot house’s [...]Tagi: optis, decatur georgia, harvests, square foot, architects, acre, rainshine