This past week we had the server issues – but we still managed to see some pretty fine homes and structures.

Two new and exciting issues -  Residential LEED & the mkSolaireCool flowers for offbeat homes.
Couches made of nickels, chairs made of baby food jars, and other Offbeat Furniture Finds!
The Gilmore Trail House Update – which rocked. Interior shots and everything. 
My Valentine to Offbeat Homes – yes I write Valentines to blogs now. Sad.
A rock that’s a house, or maybe a house that’s a rock. Hmmm. Well, it’s a house and a rock mashed together.
What I Did While the …read more

World Architecture News‘ (WAN) House of the Year short list is out! Now we wait. On Friday, February 15th a winner will be announced.
Here’s this year’s short list:

Salt Point House Thomas Phifer and Partners- New York, USA
The Long House Keith Williams Architects – London, UK
Acrylic House Takeshi Hosaka Architects – Japan
Home/office Marià Castelló arquitecte – Formentera Island, Spain
House J Kevin Fellingham Architecture – Cape Town, SA
J2 House 3LHD architects – Zagreb, Croatia

Now, do I have an opinion about who should win? Of course I do. Geez. You knew I would. Can you guess from the photo above which house …read more