Artist's Loft Photography by Matthew Millman

Relaxing in the summertime has never looked more beautiful. Whether you're looking to catch some sun, or cool off from a hot day, you will find plenty of amusement with this project. This timeless, contemporary pool house will be the biggest hit among friends and family.

Schmidt Custom Builders worked with architect and artist Chip Hemmingway to transform his historic barn into an ecclectic art studio in Wilmington, NC. Photo by: Mark Steelman

Olson Photographic, LLC

Photo: Mariko Reed Photography

Randy Colwell

St Anne's - a late Georgian style house in Torquay, Art room - used for book-binding. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling Jan Cadle. www.colincadle.com

Photo: Randy Bye

Photography by Bruce Damonte

2011 EcoHome Design Award Winner Key to the successful design were the homeowner priorities of family health, energy performance, and optimizing the walk-to-town construction site. To maintain health and air quality, the home features a fresh air ventilation system with energy recovery, a whole house HEPA filtration system, radiant & radiator heating distribution, and low/no VOC materials. The home’s energy performance focuses on passive heating/cooling techniques, natural daylighting, an improved building envelope, and efficient mechanical systems, collectively achieving overall energy performance of 50% better than code. To address the site opportunities, the home utilizes a footprint that maximizes southern exposure in the rear while still capturing the park view in the front. ZeroEnergy Design Green Architecture and Mechanical Design www.ZeroEnergy.com Kauffman Tharp Design Interior Design www.ktharpdesign.com Photos by Eric Roth

James Stewart

nicholas yarsley