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 looks large, but it’s just 1600 sq ft.
• The curved roof has daylight solar gain, and the house also supports passive solar gains, via a combined solar domestic hot water and space heating system fed by an array of evacuated tube collectors.
• Natural, durable materials—PISE (sprayed earth-cement), reclaimed redwood boards, and copper roofing were used as well as an extensive use of owner-found salvaged materials.

See more images including some very nice interior shots.

[images via Arkin Tilt Architects]

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Best Green Home of the Week

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 the time in my opinion) eco-living and beauty are so interconnected that it’s impossible to separate the two. If you’re looking for style and harmony with the earth it’s not that tough and it should be the standard.

Don’t forget to check out what other b5media bloggers have to say about the environment today.

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Eco-Architecture: Four Great Examples