In case you were wondering what the entrance to my superhero secret lair might look like, this is it: Of course it’s hidden under a rug in a secret room behind a bookshelf. (Oh drats! I’ve said too much!) For all you wine enthusiasts (who don’t have alter-egos), it could be used as a wine […]
Tag Archives: Modern Home Design
Modern Home – Shine House
The Shine House by Koning Eizenberg incorporated strategic use of plywood sheerwalls to avoid steel framing and help control costs. This modern home won the 2004 Residential Architect Merit Award.
Power Saving Outlet
Standby power waste accounts for nearly 11% of household energy consumption. Switch, designed by Yong-jin Kim, allows you to turn the outlet into an “off” position when not in use, saving almost a month’s worth of energy on your bill per year. It’s a nice concept and a lovely design, but it seems like it […]
Modern Homes – surPLUShome & ZEROW House
Final results rolled in Friday for the Solar Decathlon 2009 and Team Germany claimed the win! This year’s entry, the surPLUShome, featured a glossy dark facade that was almost entirely covered in photovoltaic panels. Very sleek! I think I would have preferred to get rid of the wood trim and have it be more monochromatic, […]
Modern Landscaping – Wood Slice Path
Okay, at some point in time I must try out this design idea! I love it! Katy Elliot found this walkway at the Portland Flower Show. Natural, organic materials used in a fresh way create such a pretty pattern. It’s great! I think I would want to seal the wood to help it last longer, […]