Modern eco-friendly house with wooden exterior and clean architectural design surrounded by lush trees and landscaped garden.

Low/Rise House by Spiegel Aihara Workshop: A Sustainable Reinvention of the Ranch Home

Blending traditional California ranch forms with a vertical farm tower concept, the Low/Rise House by Spiegel Aihara Workshop is a model of site-responsive and energy-conscious architecture. Located in Menlo Park, this 4,500-square-foot single-family home balances low-profile sprawl with an unexpected vertical twist—creating a residence that’s as attuned to its natural surroundings as it is to modern living needs.
By Spiegel Aihara Workshop Published: Updated: 2 min read
Modern two-story house with extensive glass windows and wooden exterior in a wooded setting, showcasing contemporary architecture and design.

Minimum House by Scheidt Kasprusch Architekten: A Vision of Light, Efficiency, and Minimal Impact

Just south of Berlin in Klausdorf, Germany, the Minimum House by Scheidt Kasprusch Architekten reimagines residential living through a lens of minimalism, energy efficiency, and architectural clarity. Spanning 1,625 square feet (approx. 151 m²), this prototype home serves as a modular model for both holiday and full-time residences, embracing light-filled transparency and cutting-edge solar technology.
By Scheidt Kasprusch Architekten Published: Updated: 2 min read