Beat the heat and save on energy costs with these climate-conscious design tips

In this gallery the raw power of Brutalist architecture meets the vibrant, lush allure of Tropical design. It's an unexpected mashup that creates a stunning

There is something warm and comforting about courtyard homes. When we see them, we instantly feel at ease and peace – a sense of calm overwhelms us.

Metropole Architects have designed this modern tropical style residence, sited along an enviable strip of coastline called the Dolphin Coast, South Africa.

Metropole Architects have designed this modern tropical style residence, sited along an enviable strip of coastline called the Dolphin Coast, South Africa.

This granny (and gramps) flat is the perfect place for a retired couple to call home: close to family, yet private and comfortable.

The steel structure acts as the main frame holding up the outside and inside facades; the frame is painted white to help reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption. Tagged: Exterior, House Building Type, Shed RoofLine, and Wood Siding Material.

A modern retreat for an elderly couple built on the family property - the perfect spot to enjoy retirement close to family.

Modern tropical bungalow designed by Guz Architects located in Sentosa Island, Singapore.

Image 3 of 30 from gallery of AK Residence / Rodrigo Latorre Arquitetura. Photograph by Favaro Jr.

The 1,500-square-foot home features a striking interplay of sharp glass and soft wood shutters, creating a simple and practical building that’s rich in cultural heritage.

Houses Tulum: Caplan is a residential project of 2906.256 ft² of construction located in region 15 of the magical town of Tulum, Quintana Roo. Mexico, designed by Israel Pacheco.

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Image 1 of 34 from gallery of NZ House / Aguirre Arquitetura. Photograph by Israel Gollino

A collection of 15 Magnificent Modern Sunroom Designs For Your Garden that will show you what to look for in a sunroom for your modern home.

This will help you to inspire about Contemporary Exterior Design Photos. All of them are unique gorgeous on a special way. They have different charm and beauty.

Designed in 1979 and completed in 1983, this house embodies Enrico Taglietti’s skill in setting the building in its specific landscape.

Image 9 of 14 from gallery of Be-Landa House / 29 Design. Photograph by Lin Ho

Located in the middle of a mountain surrounded by tropical trees and lush vegetation, the house is designed to harmoniously integrate with the natural environment, with a modern architectural style that mainly uses wood and concrete materials.

Tropical style is one of the world's most popular styles. When we say tropical, we think immediately of luxury, exotic beauty and hot summer days.

The house in an "L" consists of two volumes connected through an entrance pergola that protects the courtyard and pool from being seen from the street.

A covered deck linking every part of this coastal home has kept a Sydney family close.

Designed for homeowners who wished to live in constant relationship with nature, Casa Entreparotas was built on a site that embraced existing plantlife, and respected the path of a small babbling stre

Small and tiny home plans often don't look like the creations of architects. The seemingly easy modern ways of converting any boxy structure into a living space have produced a whole array of look-alike houses

Nestled into the hillside above the Dry Creek Valley, this completely rebuilt and expanded family compound utilizes minimal architectural ...

BUILD sits down with Mark de Reus to discuss his practice and passion for tropical modernism.

Image 21 of 26 from gallery of Krishnan House / Khosla Associates. Photograph by Shamanth Patil J.

This will help you to inspire about Contemporary Exterior Design Photos. All of them are unique gorgeous on a special way. They have different charm and beauty.

Casa Pakaal is a historic retreat beautifully reimagined by Workshop Arquitectos, set in the heart of Merida, in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.

Image 2 of 25 from gallery of Residence in Iporanga / Sidonio Porto Arquitetos Associados. Photograph by Romulo Fialdini

Completed in 2014 in Miami, United States. Images by Claudia Uribe, Stefani Fachini, Bruce Buck. LIVING IN THE LANDSCAPE This 1,500 sf house, which draws upon the American glass pavilion typology, Dog Trot, and principles of Florida Modernism,...

If you're looking for inspiration on how to redecorate or are a sucker for good interior design, you're going to love this subreddit. Hell, you'll probably enjoy it even if you're just bored and randomly scrolling through the Internet.

Any sustainability consultant will tell you that a building’s insulation is a crucial part in constructing an energy-efficient, high performance home. Choosing the right material and insulation method for a build ensures homeowners will have a sustainable building envelope for the life cycle of the home.