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Salt Hill House

This recently renovated estate has just been put on the market by American comedian and television host Ellen DeGeneres. Known as the Salt Hill House, the Balinese-inspired compound is spread throughout four volumes across 9-acres of oceanfront in Montecito, Santa Barbara, California. The impressive property has 10,700 square feet spread out across four different structures. The main house is just over 8,000 square feet, but there is also a guest house, fitness cabana and security office. All have floor-to-ceiling glazing that keep the interior connected to the landscape with sweeping views of the Pacific while sliding glass doors expand the inside to a sheltered terrace and infinity pool.



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ECOCAPSULE

Over the years we have showcased several houses, retreats, weekend cabins, and pods, places to escape hectic city life and reconnect with nature. Our latest discovery was developed by Nice Architects, a self-sustaining portable house appropriately named Ecocapsule. The ecological pod, is equipped with a built-in wind turbine, roof-mounted solar panels, and a high-capacity battery, these off-grid capabilities allow you and a guest to enjoy the convenience of househol...
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Bivvi Portable A-Frame Cabin

Bivvi is a portable A-Frame Cabin mounted on a trailer, and is perfect for today´s nomads. The tiny prefab cabin seeks to connect people to the outdoors with little impact on their environment. The compact shelter can be easily packed and deployed in the wilderness, and features an 80-square-foot interior, and is insulated for colder weather and covered with metal siding for rain, snow, and wind protection. The cosy interior is lined in either pine or plywood, has ...
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THE BARN

"The Barn" is an exceptional conversion by Carney Logan Burke Architects, it combines both rustic and modern details to complement the beautiful and natural landscape. Situated in the Teton Range of mountains in Wyoming, this unique home is covered in reclaimed barnwood and cedar shake shingles, giving it a rustic, vintage style. And although the exterior looks glorious, it’s on the inside where this amazing piece of design truly excels. Upstair...
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