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Love how this Alaskan house responds with elegance and sensitivity to its environment - from the limited building footprint (the house is cantilevered from a small basement), the balance of large and small spaces for heat control, the careful capture of year-round sunlight, as well as solar-panels for heating / water and the robustness of the metal exterior to deal with the harsh winter climate combined with a soft, tactile interior - a nest for the family.

Love this Lake House in Washington State and the way it nestles into the steep hillside setting without detracting from the surrounding landscape. The house is raised up on stilts to keep the flattest part of the site as an outdoor area, adjacent to the water - the connection between inside and out is reinforced by the entrance courtyard and the roof-deck providing views across the lake…