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Stilt Studios

Bali-based architect Alexis Dornier has developed a series of prefabricated homes that can easily be taken apart and reassembled in a new location. Stilt Studios are environmentally friendly prefabricated villas that can be erected in a variety of different places without causing major damage to the landscape. The elevated structures have a minimal physical footprint, and have other sustainable features that include large overhangs designed to reduce solar-heat gain, rainwater harvesting, cross ventilation, and energy-generating solar panels. It is also envisaged that food could be grown underneath the buildings. Dornier is currently developing a series of different typologies and facades, all customisable in shape and material, so that the buildings can serve a range of uses. He also suggests that multiple units could be connected.



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CASA MAMI

When all this coronavirus pandemic craziness is over, you will probably want to escape to somewhere special. Sitting on 2.5 acres of sprawling desert in Pioneertown, CA, at the edge of Joshua Tree National Park, Casa Mami is a 2 bedroom, one bath, eco-friendly overnight design retreat that is perfect for a weekend escape. The minimalist decluttered house only features the essentials, and everything has a purpose. At night the stars are the main event, sit by the pat...
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SKAGEN KLITGARD BEACH HOUSE

The beautiful Skagen Klitgaard Beach House is nestled at the tip of Denmark's coast and pays homage to the town's architectural legacy. Drawing inspiration from the historical use of burned shipwreck wood, the house boasts a distinctive black exterior and thatched roof. Inside, the design harmonizes communal living and private retreats. A central kitchen acts as the heart of the home, encouraging family gatherings, while serene corners offer solitude. Expa...
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IN THE DUNES HOUSE

US firm Caleb Johnson Studio have transformed a traditional coastal home in Maine into a modern sanctuary. Occuping a beachfront site overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the airy cedar-clad coastal dwelling sits atop timber stilts, allowing the landscape to flow under the house. The home has two simple gabled structures that connect via a central stairway, and the open area at ground level serves as a carport. A neutral color palette was used throughout the dwelling, th...
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