Best Green Home of the Week
January 25, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Home & Living
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything by Arkin Tilt Architects – over a year maybe. I really like their work though, especially their commercial structures; a rare thing for me to say (I’m more a residential kind of girl), but they always add a little pop of unique to their office and other commercial structure work.
This is not a commercial structure below though, it’s a really nice sustainable house, or more a compound I should say.
The Dar Residence has so many amazing features:
The compound is split into 2 shifted bars, a studio building and main living space.
The home …read more
Eco-Architecture: Four Great Examples
October 15, 2007 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Home & Living
Eco-architecture and architects comes in many levels and flavors. From easy green to extreme but every bit counts. Here are some beautiful (and cool) green structures. To learn more simply click on the links.
DeBoer Architects — the Gatehouse
One World Design — the Drew Residence (I love this home)
San Luis Sustainability Group — The first permitted straw bale building in California
Arkin Tilt Architects – Palter Residence (Everything they do is amazing; check them out.)
I think what people forget is that often (almost 100% of …read more




