Balcony Photo by James Wilkins

2012 Jon Eady Photographer

Photo Credit: Ben Rahn/A-Frame and Keuren Ip

Pinnacle Mountain Homes

2012 Randall Perry

Martin Gardner, spacialimages.com

With a clear connection between the home and the Pacific Ocean beyond, this modern dwelling provides a west coast retreat for a young family. Forethought was given to future green advancements such as being completely solar ready and having plans in place to install a living green roof. Generous use of fully retractable window walls allow sea breezes to naturally cool living spaces which extend into the outdoors. Indoor air is filtered through an exchange system, providing a healthier air quality. Concrete surfaces on floors and walls add strength and ease of maintenance. Personality is expressed with the punches of colour seen in the Italian made and designed kitchen and furnishings within the home. Thoughtful consideration was given to areas committed to the clients’ hobbies and lifestyle. Photography by www.robcampbellphotography.com

This house in Austin’s Bouldin neighborhood is an exercise in efficiency and invention. The site’s three heritage trees drove the design, whose interplay of Hardiplank, wood, metal, and glass is enhanced by thoughtful details and clever spatial solutions. A cypress wood front porch reflects up the easy-going architecture of the neighborhood and another porch overlooks the courtyard, which offers a private outdoor room. Inside, cork floors, a walnut divider, and built-in entertainment center in the main living areas enrich the otherwise simple and sunny modern space. Frosted glass throughout the house provides natural light and privacy during the day and, filters the glow from the adjacent Moontower at night. Completed March 2011 - view construction progress photos General Contractor - JGB Custom Homes Kitchen Consultant - Hello Kitchen Interior Furnishing & Styling - Little Pond Deisgn Photography - Atelier Wong 5-star rating by Austin Energy Green Building Program Featured on 2011 AIA Homes Tour

Mid-century home renovation by Curated. ( http://www.houzz.com/pro/curated/curated) Photo by Izumi Tanaka

Murray Fredericks

This warm contemporary residence embodies the comfort and allure of the coastal lifestyle.