100 Awe-Inspiring Green Home Photos


Updated 04/27/12 1:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Eco Homes and Green Architecture Pictures

Sustainable design has many facets. Whether it's incorporating unique architecture that maximizes light exposure, furnishing with reclaimed materials, or reducing carbon emissions with green power, these houses showcase the best in innovative eco practices and stunning design. Many of them are also fittingly located in breathtaking environments, where farmlands, seashores, and jungles complement Read more

An Architect's Dream Home Drops in Price Again


Updated 03/15/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Glass Pavilion Modern House Pictures

Known for his minimalist modern architectural designs that cater to the Hollywood elite, Los Angeles-based architect Steve Hermann completed the Glass Pavilion, a home he's referred to as his "opus," nearly two years ago. While he originally planned on building the house for himself, he quickly placed the home on the market for a staggering $35 million. The home is built on three-and-a-half Read more

Casa Capsule: Retro Posters, Succulent DIYs, and Winter Ski Cabin Decor


Updated 02/25/12 10:05 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Casa Capsule Posts For Week of Feb. 20, 2011

Head to Washington to tour a warm and modern ski retreat. Learn how you can decorate around your exercise ball. Artist Dolan Geiman transformed a tired office with these 7 eco-friendly renovation tips. Hang one of these retro-inspired posters. These five rugs are a perfect match for these five stools. Take a look back at Midnight in Paris. Add succulents to egg cups for a charming wedding Read more

Modern Style in an Iowa Cornfield


Updated 02/20/12 2:57 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Modern Architecture in Iowa

When modern architecture comes to mind, the rural Midwest often isn't the first image to leap into your head, but perhaps it should be. Many great modern architects designed and built in rural Midwestern places, including one of my favorite architects, Ralph Rapson. Architecture firm DeForest Architects continued in that grand tradition when it riffed on the Iowa vernacular building style — the Read more

A Fresh Take on Small Country Cottage Living


Updated 01/26/12 3:00 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Charming Country Cottage Photos

Catskill Farms, a designer and builder of traditional homes, offers the best of both worlds — new, modern homes with an old, charming feel. Located in Upstate New York, the cottages focus on simple, traditional country living mixed with more current design elements. Let's take a peek inside one of the quaint mountain getaways for some classic-meets-contemporary inspiration. Photos courtesy of Read more

Tour Downton Abbey and Learn More About the Real-Life Estate and the Era's Decor!


Updated 01/16/12 3:47 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Downton Abbey Photos From Set

Last night at the Golden Globes, one of my favorite series, Downton Abbey, won the award for best television miniseries, and in my opinion, it couldn't be more well deserved. If you're not familiar with the series, Downton Abbey meticulously traces the lifestyle of an aristocratic English family just before and during World War I, as well as the family's staff of servants, all of whom are Read more

Guess What Architect Is Designing the Grammy Awards Poster?


Updated 12/20/11 10:54 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Grammy Awards Poster Art

A legendary architect has been chosen to design the official artwork for the 54th annual Grammy Awards. This artwork will be displayed on the cover of the Grammy Awards program, promotional materials, and telecast tickets. Featured on the program is a golden gramophone that's framed by models of some of this famous architect's most notable buildings. Can you guess who this architect is? Read more