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Sleek modern house with dark wooden exterior, geometric architecture, large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and landscaped garden, showcasing contemporary minimalist design.

Landscape House by Maud Caubet: A Contemporary Retreat Amid Forest and Ocean

Set in the lush forests of Lit-et-Mixe, Landes, France, the Landscape House by Maud Caubet is a striking example of sustainable architecture that harmonizes with its natural surroundings. Completed in 2024, the residence extends a 2018 project, evolving into a 178 m² eco-friendly retreat designed for a private client. The project’s guiding philosophy is simple yet profound—create a modular, evolving home that blends into the forest and celebrates the nearby Atlantic coast.

Modern eco-friendly glass house with green roof and surrounding vegetation, showcasing sustainable architecture and innovative design.

Edgeland House by Bercy Chen Studio: A Modern Pit House Embracing Sustainability

Situated on a rehabilitated brownfield site along the Colorado River in Austin, Texas, Edgeland House by Bercy Chen Studio is a contemporary reinterpretation of the Native American pit house. This ancient dwelling typology, typically sunken into the earth, utilizes the earth’s thermal mass to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures year-round. Edgeland House adopts this principle by embedding the structure seven feet into the ground, complemented by an insulating green roof, to achieve natural temperature regulation.