Home Architectural Design

Allen Residence by Skiles Architect in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA: The Allen residence is a two bedroom residence with carport and workshop on a small infill lot that incorporates environmentally aware construction methods, materials and passive solar design. Described as “Sustainable Modern” by its owners, this residence is characterized by two simple shed roofs at opposite [...]

Description of Oakland House by Kanner Architects: Located in Oakland, California, on a down-sloping site high above the San Francisco bay, this home is designed to capture the magnificent vistas spanning from the Bay Bright to the Golden Gate Bridge. Floor-to-ceiling glass clears the way to unobstructed views. The predominantly south-southwest orientation required deep overhangs [...]

Located on a quiet cul de sac with high double gables, the house provide plenty of drama and volume. The house wraps around the large open atrium that daylights the interior, provides cross ventilation and serves as a peaceful enclosed outdoor living area. The plan and the atrium make this an impressive example of the [...]