The American Institute of Architects have just granted ten houses a Housing Awards. The recognition is handed out every year to outstanding residential designs. For this year, many houses incorporate eco-fiendly ideas, like solar panels, radiant heating and “daylighting”. Seen at The Wall Street Journal. All the winners, after the break.
Chuckanut Drive Residence Bellingham, Wash. The Miller | Hull Partnership Designed for a pair of dentists, this 1,400-square-foot main house and guest house is set on a cliff overlooking the San Juan Islands. It incorporates steel, concrete and bamboo, and requires no central heating on air conditioning. Photograph by: Benjamin Benschneider
