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Quebec’s Eastern Townships combine Appalachian topography with land shaped by more than two centuries of agriculture to create landscapes that are at once comforting, dramatic and profoundly human. Minton Hill is the extension of a ridge that runs for twenty kilometres along the western shore of Lake Massawippi between the villages of Ayer’s Cliff and North Hatley. Lakeview Lookout, the site of the Minton Hill House, was originally a rest stop on a nineteenth-century bridal trail. The lookout provides a dramatic 180-degree view over the northern end of Lake Massawippi and the surrounding countryside. (more…)

Modern Japanese home architecture never ceases to amaze us – this contemporary style house located in Nagoya, Japan was designed by Suppose Design Office. A minimalist exterior is a simple, white box, with few details and glazing gracing only the ground-floor facade. That is, until you make your way around the other side, where you’ll be surprised to find a tri-level balcony that open each floor to the outdoors. As a result, the interior of this Japanese house is flooded with natural light. The open-concept architecture incorporates a living area, kitchen, bathroom and utility areas, all focused around a contemporary central spiral staircase which winds its way to the top of the home

design/built team at Dwell Development designed this eco urban home in the Beacon Hill ‘hood of Seattle, Washington. As one of four freestanding single-family homes here, this gorgeous urban house plan boasts a contemporary layout brimming with high-end features and luxurious finishes. A striking, modern exterior design is complemented by urban-chic interiors with stylish Australian Cypress flooring, designer tiles by Ann Sacks featuring 30 per cent recycled content and sleek glass-front kitchen appliances. Add to this a high level of eco-appeal – this 1,600-sq.-ft., three-storey sustainable architectural design is Built Green 5-Star Certified (two of the four homes feature 800 watt solar arrays, while the remaining two are pre-wired for solar power) – and these eco house designs are both fashion- and eco-conscious. Topping off this elegant, sustainable house is a 500-sq.-ft. patio with a roof top loft