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California St
Baran Studio ArchitectureBaran Studio Architecture
This small and efficient ADU was developed with the homeowner to increase the area of his home. The new unit serves as a guest house for visiting family members and friends. The project was conceived as an open, connected series of spaces with a roof floating above. The roof plane was tilted to create a taller living space and an intimate sleeping area. The finishes are warm and tie to the existing trees and landscape, as well as the architecture of the existing home.
3D Architectural Visualisation Studio Visualize a Residential Colony
3D Architectural Visualisation Studio Visualize a Residential Colony
UserUser
In the early days of the 3d architectural visualisation studio, the focus was on creating photo-realistic images of buildings that didn't yet exist. This allowed potential buyers or renters to see what their future home or office would look like. Nowadays, the role of the 3d architectural visualizer has evolved. While still involved in the sale or rental of property, they are also heavily involved in the design process. By using 3d architectural visualization, architects and designers can explore different design options and make sure that the final product meets the needs of the client. In this blog post, we will take a look at a recent project by a 3d architectural visualizer - the Visualize a Residential Colony in Meridian Idaho. A 3D architectural visualisation is an important tool for architects and engineers. It allows them to create realistic images of their designs, which can be used to present their ideas to clients or investors. The studio Visualize was commissioned to create a 3D visualisation of a proposed residential colony in Meridian, Idaho. The colony will be built on a site that is currently occupied by a golf course. The studio used a variety of software to create the visualisation, including 3ds Max, V-Ray, and Photoshop. The finished product is a realistic and accurate representation of the proposed colony. The 3D visualisation has been used to convince the local authorities to approve the project. It has also been used to help raise investment for the colony.
Marin County & Bay Area California Modern Tiny House & ADU
Marin County & Bay Area California Modern Tiny House & ADU
Robert Nebolon ArchitectsRobert Nebolon Architects
This award-winning 400 SF guest cabin is set apart from the mainhouse which is down the dirt road and behind the trees. The tiny house sits beside a 75 year old cattle watering trough which now is a plunge for guests. The siding is corrugated galvanized steel which is also found on (much older) farm buildings seen nearby. Best Described as California modern, California farm style, San Francisco Modern, Bay Area modern residential design architects, Sustainability and green design
Tiny House
Tiny House
Cushman Design GroupCushman Design Group
Susan Teare
Dufferin Laneway Suite
Dufferin Laneway Suite
Creative Union Network Inc.Creative Union Network Inc.
The Dufferin Laneway Suite is a two bedroom secondary living suite built in the backyard of this Toronto property. The Dufferin laneway house is a new form of housing in our city which celebrates minimalist living and encourages higher density. All the spaces in this dwelling have a function where nothing goes to waste. The design addresses challenges such as tight footprint and accessibility.
Clogston Residence
Clogston Residence
Click ArchitectsClick Architects
The Boxcar
The Boxcar
Timbercraft Tiny HomesTimbercraft Tiny Homes
Patrick Oden
Cabana Outdoor Kitchen
Cabana Outdoor Kitchen
Adam Gibson DesignAdam Gibson Design
Monterey County Accessory Dwelling Units ADUs
Monterey County Accessory Dwelling Units ADUs
TEKTON CA, LLCTEKTON CA, LLC
Classic style meets master craftsmanship in every Tekton CA custom Accessory Dwelling Unit - ADU - new home build or renovation. This home represents the style and craftsmanship you can expect from our expert team. Our founders have over 100 years of combined experience bringing dreams to life!
casiTa
casiTa
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photos by Roehner + Ryan
For the Love of MCM!!!
For the Love of MCM!!!
Sklar StudiosSklar Studios
Good design comes in all forms, and a play house is no exception. When asked if we could come up with a little something for our client's daughter and her friends that also complimented the main house, we went to work. Complete with monkey bars, a swing, built-in table & bench, & a ladder up a cozy loft - this spot is a place for the imagination to be set free...and all within easy view while the parents hang with friends on the deck and whip up a little something in the outdoor kitchen.
Exterior staircase to a 2BR 750 sqft ADU over Garage in Carlsbad
Exterior staircase to a 2BR 750 sqft ADU over Garage in Carlsbad
Snap ADUSnap ADU
Two story ADU with garage below and 2BR/2BA
Lake Placid A-Frame
Lake Placid A-Frame
Strand DesignStrand Design
Cardiff-by-the-Sea ADU
Cardiff-by-the-Sea ADU
SJS Studios Inc.SJS Studios Inc.
SOL HAUS Tiny House Prefab Modular
SOL HAUS Tiny House Prefab Modular
Sol Haus DesignSol Haus Design
Craned to the site for installation on the foundation Turn key solution and move-in ready from the factory! Built as a prefab modular unit and shipped to the building site. Placed on a permanent foundation and hooked up to utilities on site. Use as an ADU, primary dwelling, office space or guesthouse
SOL HAUS Tiny House Prefab Modular
SOL HAUS Tiny House Prefab Modular
Sol Haus DesignSol Haus Design
Craned to the site for installation on the foundation Turn key solution and move-in ready from the factory! Built as a prefab modular unit and shipped to the building site. Placed on a permanent foundation and hooked up to utilities on site. Use as an ADU, primary dwelling, office space or guesthouse
Toronto Laneway House
Toronto Laneway House
South Park Design BuildSouth Park Design Build
New 2 Story 1,200-square-foot laneway house. The two-bed, two-bath unit had hardwood floors throughout, a washer and dryer; and an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. This forward thinking secondary building is all Electric, NO natural gas. Heated with air to air heat pumps and supplemental electric baseboard heaters (if needed). Includes future Solar array rough-in and structural built to receive a soil green roof down the road.
Cottages at Triangle Ranch
Cottages at Triangle Ranch
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
River Cottage- Florida Cracker inspired, stretched 4 square cottage with loft
Exterior Work
Exterior Work
Array Interior DesignArray Interior Design
ENMORE - Outdoor
ENMORE - Outdoor
AS & KB Constructions P/LAS & KB Constructions P/L

Tiny House Ideas and Designs

With so much attention devoted to interior design, the exterior of a home can often get overlooked, but as the first thing that welcomes both us and our guests, it is worth devoting some time tending to the outside of your house. Furthermore, focusing on the kerb appeal of your home can add significant value if and when it comes time to sell up. Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes, with their bay windows and elegant plasterwork, often benefit from built in architecture advantages, but even if your house design is unassuming from the outside, small decorative and structural improvements to the exterior of your home can equal huge impact. Key areas of building design to focus on are the front door, the driveway or approach to your home, the porch area, the windows, the facade and the roof. And just a note of caution... before any significant exterior architecture gets under way, check first whether you need planning permission for your exterior house designs– this applies particularly to listed houses or buildings in a conservation area, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a look through the house designs, exterior architecture and images of front doors and driveways on Houzz to inspire your facade or building design, or read on for a few more pointers when it comes to redesigning your exterior.

How do I give my home an exterior facelift?

You may feel like your home’s exterior architecture is unalterable but there are a wide range of options available to improve its external building design, no matter what raw materials you begin with. Begin with the front door and the pathway or driveway that lead up to your home as these are easy to improve without huge budgets. A driveway or pathway must be kept neat and tidy and you can consider replacing tarmac with attractive tiles or gravel. Repainting or replacing the fence, wall or gate that fronts your home can also offer an overnight transformation without breaking the bank. An area to not cut corners however is the front door, where spending a little extra can make a huge difference in quality, and painting it in a colour you love will pay you back every time it welcomes you home! Updating your windows can be a significant building design project but it is one that has benefits both inside and out, as well as potentially saving you money on energy later. If you are lucky enough to have period windows such as bay windows with sash or leaded windows, then maintaining them should be a top priority, but if they are beyond repair then there are plenty of window professionals that will offer modern, double or triple glazed equivalents that could still work in your bay window. Working with uPVC? Not a problem – the best improvement you can make is to ensure your windows are the right size and shape for your home's overall proportions.

How do I update my home’s facade?

When it comes to updating the facade of your home, painting is the quickest and most affordable way to achieve a makeover, and if you opt for a colour other than white it can really make a statement (although sticking within the palette of your road and local area is advisable). A makeover that requires a bit more patience but can add romance and character to the most mundane of homes is to adorn the walls with climbing plants – delicate trailing wisteria is ever a British favourite, whilst roses and jasmine offer fragrance as well as beauty. If you’re looking to make more significant changes to the exterior of your home, whether that is adding timber cladding, hanging tiles, installing a bay window or rendering, then you should first check whether your house designs require planning permission. A New England style wood boarded home is beautiful and bright, but remember that it will need frequent repainting if it is going to stay looking its best, whilst stucco render or Tyrolean render can tidy up a home's exterior but think carefully before covering over original brickwork.

What should I consider if building a home from scratch?

If you’re working with an architect on a brand new build, the options are endless when it comes to deciding on the exterior architecture. But first things first, you will need to check planning permissions, building regulations and local restrictions, such as being in a conservation area, to make sure your plans for your exterior house designs will meet stipulations. If you are building in a street with predominantly Victorian facades, with bay windows and side returns, you might need to ensure your house designs fit in with the rest of the homes on the street, but if you’re building in a more remote area you’ll probably have more freedom for your building design. There are many architectural decisions to make, do you want a flat, gabled, hipped, mansard or perhaps even a curved roof? Do you want bay windows? Crittall windows? Perhaps external shutters? Do you want glass walls? Do you want wood cladding? Do you want a very symmetrical building design or something more contemporary? The decision is all yours but remember to consider the benefits of various materials over others and the effects that some architecture styles will have on everyday life, for example glass walls will look attractive but will give you less privacy. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you through the best exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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