The show looks at, “Looks at how modern homes are being designed and built to meet the needs of rapidly changing contemporary lifestyles.”

You can watch videos at the site about….

Lighthouse, the first net zero carbon house in the UK.

The amazing Emilio Ambasz designed CASA de RETIRO ESPIRITUAL

And more…

Many homes to see – all are beautiful and unique. Check out Ultimate House.

[images via Ultimate House]

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Building the Ultimate House Videos

I keep thinking, if you happen to be a skateboarder, this might be the roof for you. Don’t you think? This home, off the southeast coast of Tasmania, was designed by the very hip 1 + 2 Architecture. According to Dwell, this home’s roof is actually making use of solar panels – slanted to absorb the best of the sunshine. Rain water collection, small size, bath and kitchen waste reuse (in the garden), and native landscaping are some of this home’s green perks. Of course, it’s a beautiful home to boot.

See some amazing daylight shots of this home and read lots more about the design process at Dwell.

Disclaimer: Offbeat Homes and blogger Jennifer; the entire b5media network in fact, does not actually endorse skateboarding off your roof. While super fly cool, plus impressive to friends, this could be dangerous and you’d be doing it at your own risk. On the flip side, if you do attempt silly stunts like this, Offbeat would love to see some pics.

House seen via Dwell.

[image via 1 + 2 Architecture]

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The Perfect Roof for Skateboarding Folks

That said, once in a very slim while I’ll give in and browse a little. Like yesterday – I spent way too much time there and found a bunch of random stuff. Here’s the first half…

[The House With A Tower by Brittney Bush]

[Pink modernist house by afiler]

[Lubeck Hippy House (or house with wig as the case may be) by waɪ.tiː]

A few more later.

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Why I don’t mess around on Flickr