A blog about house design

Who said that futuristic houses can only be seen in Japan? Australia too has a sustainable house that it can boast of. In Sydney, the modern and futuristic house created by Xenian was showcased. Dubbed as House of the Future, this eco-friendly modern architecture was made to give people a life that would not depend on the alternative energies that can cause global warming and other negative effects on the environment.

The House of the Future is mainly made up of wood. The LED power system gives an even more appeal to the house making the word “modern” not enough to describe the interior.

What makes the House of the Future Earth-friendly is its green features such as the system that collects rainwater and convert it into a consumable H2O, the passive ventilation, and of course, the solar cells which also serve as a decoration and completes the chic look of the house at the same time.

If future houses will be like this, then future is something that we really should look forward to!

Factor architecture created a fascinating house design that is not just suitable for the modern world but even for the futuristic era at the same time. The avant-garde house is not something that you don’t usually in Netherlands or even in other parts of the world.

This futuristic house has two facades. The first side is only made up of clean white wall made out of concrete. On the other hand, the second side has an over-reaching roof which gives shade even up to the living room area of the house. Of course, this kind of house requires an interior that is modern, that has an urband flair. There are not much decorations, thanks to the minimalist design, which highlights the feature windows of the house – dotting the over over-reaching roof of this futuristic shelter.

Japan is known for its weird but cool modern architectures. Thanks to the design created by the Schemata Architecture, Tokyo has another intriguin house design located at the main road of Nakana. They call it as the 63.02 degree house because of the very unusual angle that it has. It’s not square, triangular, or any typical shape that you can imagine.

It is called so because the house is slanted at 63.02 degrees. Outside the house, you can have a deeper view of the house’s facade and the inside area at the same time. If you want a design that could be the perfect example of “maximizing the space” then the slanted 63.02 House would fit this criteria.

Although the unusual angled house looks very small by looking at the outside, you would be surprised to know that it is actually spacious inside.

Would you consider this as a futuristic house, a modern architecture, or just another crazy house design from the Japanese?

Los Angeles is one of the places where almost everyone loves to party. Aside from clubs and resorts, house parties are also rampant in the big L.A. as well. So if you’re hungry for awesome and cool social gatherings in L.A. you should not miss the party that will be held in a luxurious house that is considered as an entertainment hub at the same time.

Because this luxury/entertainment house is situated at one of the hills in L.A. you can get various panoramic views day or night. Almost all parts of the house were made from clear glass panels to take advantage of the always-sunny season and the natural light of California. The billiards room has a clear huge glass windows that overlook the small pool below. There is also a screening room where everyone is welcome to watch the latest movies and a gym.

Of course, a party hub can never be complete without a bar, a DJ booth, and funky mirror ball. These are just some of the features of the so-called luxurious entertainment house in L.A. Rumors had it that famous party animals and celebrities go to this house frequently. Who knows, you might be lucky to be invited in this funky house soon!

In Slovenia, a company called ConHouse created a fabulous prehab houses that were made mainly from truck containers. This is definitely the smartest and the cheapest solution if you want to have your own place without saving huge amount of money for a small shelter. The ConHouse’s compact house container is truly the perfect example of “small things come in small packages” adage.

What’s so unique with the ConHouse aside from living in a truck container? The color can be customized depending on your fashion sense. Although the pattern is limite to solid color and polka dots, there is  wide array of colors that you can choose from.

But even though the house is quite small (but enough for an occupant or two) you can still have a mini-terrace or a rooftop patio at the same time. And thanks to the contemporary stairs, the interior of this container home becomes even more stylish.

The Lake House, also known as the Cedar Park House, located in Washington is truly one of the most beautiful nature-inspired houses. It took advantage of the breath-taking sceneries of the Lake Washington in Seattle. Almost all parts of the house is open unless you glide the seamless clear glass doors just in case you want to set a boundary between the outdoors and the home. Walls are clean white concrete but the material used in the floors and even in the doors is cedar.  According to Peter Cohan, the house was actually meant for the outdoor spaces.

If you are tired of being confined inside the house, then be inspired with the Cedar Park House. There is a wide array of activities that you can do around it aside from getting an excellent R&R even without leaving the comfort of your own home. An outdoor lover would surely be fascinated and astounded with this kind of shelter, wouldn’t you?

Have you seen the movie Charlie’s Angels where Drew Barrymore’s ass got kicked in a window panel? Ain’t the house something that you would love to have? One of the rich people in Hollywood actually had his own version of that home but much better. The very modern home situated at the Hollywood hills has a great view of the infamous Sunset Boulevard. So why did they call it as the Open House? Well, it’s not really open until you slide the glass panels at the front and at the back of the house. This erases the border between the home and the outside. Don’t worry about earthquakes and other earth-shaking situations. The huge glass panels all over the house are supported by various materials such as  concrete, plaster, stone, as well as dark stained oak.

Have you heard of the Tree House? Well this modern and eco-friendly house in Brazil is called the Leaf House. Located at the front of the beach, the Leaf House is truly an extravagant shelter that allows man to make connection with nature. Ride a helicopter and you will see the reason why it is called so. It looks like a huge banana leaf placed all together to cover the lair of modern Tarzans and Janes. And because of its location, the Leaf House no longer needs airconditioning system just to provide its visitors the relaxing and cooling ambiance.

Another eco-friendly house, the Leaf House’s roof can collect rainwater for consumption. The interior of the organic-inspired house is mainly made up of wood, natural fabrics, and stone. There are no corridors and there are even open spaces between each and every room, making it the ideal venue for all your social gatherings.

Recently, the Department of Energy (Cornell University) held a competition as to who could create the most energy efficient and eco-friendly house. The ZED or Zero Energy Design gave their best which resulted to the making of the so-called Solar Decathlon House which can now be seen in New York.

A bathroom and a bedroom inside the Solar Decathlon have photovoltaic system as well as thermal system in order to provide the house the energy that it needs. As for the water supply, the Solar Decathlon uses water-efficient fixtures and a system that recycles rain and used water into a more usable form.

But unlike the other eco-friendly houses, the Solar Decathlon does not have a minimalist’s design. Instead, it has everything that you need in a modern and high-tech home. Now that’s what you call Living!

Gone were the days that a typical barn stands in the middle of a farm. In Portugal, there is a modern farmhouse where you can see a great combination of the urban and rural house style. The modern farm house created by the architects of Graca Correia and Roberto Ragazzi made the facade simple and clean by putting up a white wall. This made the house stand out in the middle of the trees that surrounds the property and a river nearby.  Walking inside the house, you will be mesmerized with th flawless combination of wood at the flooring and stones at the walls. Some sides of the house were made by glass though to see the captivating view of the farm outside. I wonder why Clark Kent can’t turn their farmhouse in Smallville into this?