Modern Green Exterior Design Ideas

Madrona Residence
Madrona Residence
Lee Edwards - residential designLee Edwards - residential design
A Northwest Modern, 5-Star Builtgreen, energy efficient, panelized, custom residence using western red cedar for siding and soffits. Photographs by Miguel Edwards
Lake Oconee Residence
Lake Oconee Residence
Architectural CollaborativeArchitectural Collaborative
We designed this 3,162 square foot home for empty-nesters who love lake life. Functionally, the home accommodates multiple generations. Elderly in-laws stay for prolonged periods, and the homeowners are thinking ahead to their own aging in place. This required two master suites on the first floor. Accommodations were made for visiting children upstairs. Aside from the functional needs of the occupants, our clients desired a home which maximizes indoor connection to the lake, provides covered outdoor living, and is conducive to entertaining. Our concept celebrates the natural surroundings through materials, views, daylighting, and building massing. We placed all main public living areas along the rear of the house to capitalize on the lake views while efficiently stacking the bedrooms and bathrooms in a two-story side wing. Secondary support spaces are integrated across the front of the house with the dramatic foyer. The front elevation, with painted green and natural wood siding and soffits, blends harmoniously with wooded surroundings. The lines and contrasting colors of the light granite wall and silver roofline draws attention toward the entry and through the house to the real focus: the water. The one-story roof over the garage and support spaces takes flight at the entry, wraps the two-story wing, turns, and soars again toward the lake as it approaches the rear patio. The granite wall extending from the entry through the interior living space is mirrored along the opposite end of the rear covered patio. These granite bookends direct focus to the lake. Passive systems contribute to the efficiency. Southeastern exposure of the glassy rear façade is modulated while views are celebrated. Low, northeastern sun angles are largely blocked by the patio’s stone wall and roofline. As the sun rises southward, the exposed façade becomes glassier, but is protected by deep roof overhangs and a trellised awning. These cut out the higher late morning sun angles. In winter, when sun angles are lower, the morning light floods the living spaces, warming the thermal mass of the exposed concrete floor.
Front Door
Front Door
Fairview Custom HomesFairview Custom Homes
Lots of glass gives this home an abundance of natural light inside the home.
Cardiff  Montgomery Modern
Cardiff Montgomery Modern
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
Front of home from Montgomery Avenue with view of entry steps and planters.
Celo Residence
Celo Residence
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
This mountain modern cabin is located in the mountains adjacent to an organic farm overlooking the South Toe River. The highest portion of the property offers stunning mountain views, however, the owners wanted to minimize the home’s visual impact on the surrounding hillsides. The house was located down slope and near a woodland edge which provides additional privacy and protection from strong northern winds.
The Green House
The Green House
Elliot Architects, LLCElliot Architects, LLC
Architectural Design by Elliot Architects
Lakeside Think Tank, Michigan
Lakeside Think Tank, Michigan
Carr Warner, ArchitectsCarr Warner, Architects
An abandoned artist studio overlooking Lake Michigan was transformed into a guest house/corporate retreat. The objective was to express the simplicity of the existing structure and the purity of the materials. The original post and beam structure, wood floors and fireplace wall were integrated with sustainable building materials and methods for this “green” renovation. Illinois Association of Licensed Architects 2012 Gold Medal Winner for Renovation.
Green Lake
Green Lake
Coates Design Architecture + InteriorsCoates Design Architecture + Interiors
Backyard exterior. Fire pit. Night view. Taken by Lara Swimmer.
Affordable Modern Ranch
Affordable Modern Ranch
Architectural CollaborativeArchitectural Collaborative
This affordable housing project marries good modern design with sustainability for less than $100/SF. The home was Earthcraft Certified under Southface Energy Institutes Green Building Program.

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