Anyhow, long story short, I came across Eliasson’s house book again, and decided to look him up. And guess what; he does do structures. Many. Not exactly livable structures, but structures none the less. I found one that’s smack perfect for this time of year too.

The glacierhouse effect versus the greenhouse effect:

This icy structure is from 2005 and you really have to wonder how exactly this was pulled it off. Did he put up a steel cage and wait for snow? Or did he build it in an already snowy wonderland?

I like the door close-up…

Maybe he put the, what looks like a steel cage up, and doused it in water right before a major snowfall. I’m just guessing. I suppose I could look it up, but sometimes it’s more fun to guess. he is an Icelandic artist, so it seems he’d be down with snow knowledge. What do you think?

Visit Olafur Eliasson to see more cool structures and art exhibits. PS soon, I’ll have the second part of my HGTV Home & Landscape Platinum Suite review posted. I didn’t forget.

[images via Olafur Eliasson]

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Olafur Eliasson Icy Structure

What do you think? So darn cute, no? I love it. It was so smoothly done too. I’ve seen some pretty cool designs on houses, but not as slick as this.

This is via Treehugger – Cob Building – Go Ahead, Call It a Comeback. There are no other pics of this delightful home, which usually means I wouldn’t have shown it here. However, in this case, I’m in deep admiration, so I’m showing it anyhow. Since I did that, you should one, go read the back story at Treehugger, or check out one of their many other lovely structure posts, such as…

Incubator Desk Takes Up Less Space – yeah it’s a desk, not a structure exactly, but I like it.

Architects: Your Websites Suck. Read This Post! – as someone who frequents architect sites, this is the post I wish I wrote. I’m too sweet to say so myself, but honestly this post is right on the money. Sorry architects, you know I love you, but many of your websites leave me feeling half insane.

Stair of the Week: Folded Stair by Kevin Low – sweet.

[image via Treehugger]

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Prettiest. Cob. House. Ever.