"Eco conscious home built on a narrow lot" sounds like it could be the description of a renovated Vancouver Special! However, this particular Live-Work home is found in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It boasts a well thought out floor plan and environmentally conscious design situated on a narrow lot.

An article discussing the project can be found here.

When you have the land with an uninterrupted view of the city, why not built a custom house? In West Vancouver, this DCube Construction new build, designed by Mehran Mansouri, is taking full advantage of the location by offering 180 degree views of Downtown Vancouver and the Pacific Ocean from the many large windows and the generous deck. Quite a few updated design details are incorporated in the space,...

Clear your calendars, the BC Home + Garden Show runs from February 22 to 26 at BC Place Stadium.

Featuring exhibits on Interior, Exterior, Storage, Technology, Construction, Lighting, Cleaning and much more, this event has something for everyone. If you're looking for an easy upgrade, or are preparing for a full remodel, make this your first stop to learn about the latest and greatest in Home + Garden....

Lanefab, a Vancouver company, has just completed work on the city's first "net zero" solar powered lane way house. Not only is it energy efficient but it looks great too. Visit their OPEN HOUSE Saturday February 11 and Sunday February 12 from 12-4pm to view the finished product at 2733 East 57th (by Vivian St).

From Lanefab: The "net zero" house produces all of it's own power; producing extra electricity...

Here is a fantastic, contemporary kitchen and bathroom renovation from a household in Florida. It is streamlined, modern and designed to suit the homeowners needs and style. Compare the before and after photos - anything is possible in the world of home renovations!

BEFORE - Kitchen

AFTER - Kitchen

BEFORE - Bathroom

AFTER - Bathroom

Article can be found at The Contemporist.

This contemporary residence is designed to seamlessly open unto the panoramic coastal ridge-top site via expansive operable glazed walls. The glazed transparency is balanced and the home is anchored in place by substantial cut native sandstone walls. The architectural design evolved from our client’s desire for a home that is a tranquil place for living, art and retreat.

Full description after photos....

Interesting Article from trendir.com

This contemporary eclectic home designed by Los Angeles-based architects Techentin Buckingham Architecture has its own unique brand of style that caught our attention. The main floor of the house sits level with the surrounding treetops, surrounded by the lush landscaping that becomes an integral part of this design. But because of the nearby neighbors, living areas...

Canadian Patkau Architects designed this elongated house on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. A modern fixture on this 16-acre farm, the slope house boasts an orchard of fruit trees to the south side and a hay field to the north – a natural backdrop to the contemporary style house. Stretching 276 ft. across, this long and lean house features the main living quarters and guest accommodations separated...

Cortes Island, BC Canada - A project by Balance Associates Architecture

Article from Architizer.com

Located at the south end of Desolation Sound on Cortes Island, British Columbia, the site is formed of natural granite bedrock. The site contains a dramatic peninsula and cliff which serve as a windbreak for Cortes Bay and the Seattle and Vancouver yacht clubs. The sea front side of the house is elevated...

Full description after photos.

This Washington Park Residence sits on a bluff overlooking Lake Washington with views of the Eastside and Cascades beyond. The house takes advantage of the site by contrasting mass and transparency to capture broad, unobstructed views while preserving privacy. Thick, thermally insulated concrete walls are layered and modulated on the street side of the house to provide...