Exterior Design Ideas

Stunning GAF Camelot II Charcoal Shingle Roof
Stunning GAF Camelot II Charcoal Shingle Roof
Dr Roof Atlanta IncDr Roof Atlanta Inc
This is a sleek and elegant GAF Camelot II Charcoal Shingle Roof.
Modern Mountain Home
Modern Mountain Home
StudioHOFF ArchitectureStudioHOFF Architecture
This 2,000 square foot vacation home is located in the rocky mountains. The home was designed for thermal efficiency and to maximize flexibility of space. Sliding panels convert the two bedroom home into 5 separate sleeping areas at night, and back into larger living spaces during the day. The structure is constructed of SIPs (structurally insulated panels). The glass walls, window placement, large overhangs, sunshade and concrete floors are designed to take advantage of passive solar heating and cooling, while the masonry thermal mass heats and cools the home at night.
Diamond Lake Cottage 4
Diamond Lake Cottage 4
Agape DesignsAgape Designs
© Todd J. Nunemaker, Architect
7RR-Ecohome
7RR-Ecohome
Thomas Roszak Architecture, LLCThomas Roszak Architecture, LLC
Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.
South Seattle 2013
South Seattle 2013
Sound Painting Solutions, LLCSound Painting Solutions, LLC
Exterior painting - red accents, blue/gray body, and black trim (2013).
Heavy Timber Tudor
Heavy Timber Tudor
Luther Paul Weber AIA, ArchitectLuther Paul Weber AIA, Architect
The character of the Tudor character of the existing brick home was reinforced with a steeply pitched roof and timber construction. The heavy timber was encased in 5" thick insulated plywood structural panels on walls and roof to seal out drafts. The paint of the stucco is Benjamin Moore Exterior low luster in color: “Briarwood”. Hoachlander Davis Photography
Vicente Burin Architects
Vicente Burin Architects
Vicente Burin ArchitectsVicente Burin Architects
This new home features architectural forms that are rooted in traditional residential buildings, yet rendered with crisp clean contemporary materials. Photographed By: Vic Gubinski Interiors By: Heike Hein Home
Grange Residence - Exterior
Grange Residence - Exterior
UserUser
The narrow allotment of just seven metres required us to think outside the box to create a striking, minimalistic home. It features rear lane access for garaging in order to utilise the full frontage for a master bedroom and upper living. We came up with a simple palette and form consisting of six metre wall to wall glass, floating timber staircase and a concrete panelled facade.
Gabriel Home
Gabriel Home
Spry ArchitectureSpry Architecture
Front View of the Gabriel Home, a modern ranch. Photo Credit - Matthew Wagner
Eco-Luxe Carpenter's Cabin
Eco-Luxe Carpenter's Cabin
Details Design and StagingDetails Design and Staging
The front view of the cabin hints at the small footprint while a view of the back exposes the expansiveness that is offered across all four stories. This small 934sf lives large offering over 1700sf of interior living space and additional 500sf of covered decking.
Weathered Look in MA
Weathered Look in MA
Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.
1x8 CEDAR-WRC SIDING SHIP LAP, STK GRADE, KD StainEXT Cabot's Solid Oil Based "Black" Stain
Deep Ocean James Hardie Siding | Kirkwood, MO
Deep Ocean James Hardie Siding | Kirkwood, MO
Siding Express (Maintenance Free Siding)Siding Express (Maintenance Free Siding)
This beautiful dark blue new construction home was built with Deep Blue James Hardie siding and Arctic White trim. 7" cedarmill lap, shingle, and vertical siding were used to create a more aesthetically interesting exterior. the wood garage doors and porch ceilings added another level of curb appeal to this stunning home.

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