Modern Eco Friendly Tree House by Standard

Standard, an Los Angeles based architecture firm have projected a new standard for modern residential design 'Modern Eco Friendly Tree House' located among the trees on a sloped lot in Los Angeles. Tree House is a modern home with luxury features and eco-friendly elements that make it a one-of-a-kind residence. This 167m2 house of concrete, wood and glass boasts a southern exposure with amazing natural vistas and the Los Angeles basin beyond.



A massive ash tree at the front of the house sets the tone for this nature-loving design, complete with passive solar technology for climate control. On the main level, floor-to-ceiling glass opens onto a deck that cantilevers over the hillside. The home’s second level overhangs the concrete deck below. In its entirety, the house boasts a strong horizontal presence with its roof, deck and two storeys, balancing out the tall vertical trees that surround the house.

Contemporary Glass House in Sydney, Australia

Utz-Sanby Architects has designed this luxury glass house / luxury tree house nestled on a steep slope in Sidney among green surroundings. With curved steel beams and a linear architecture the modern premise is nothing but a dream home with contemporary furnishings, large open spaces and warm colors that make you relax.



This contemporary glass house sits among the trees, on a series of concrete piles with treelike steel supports. The linear architecture is enclosed in glass, and surrounded by timber decks that further connect this cool house to nature. "The curved steel beams that frame the decks and floor plate, are reminiscent of a ships prow and hover above the ground," according to the architect.



The angled steel staircase leads up to the front entrance, painted an arresting red shade that really stands out among the green surroundings. Inside, this modern residential design is open and bright, thanks to the abundant windows. The kitchen is a hub of this home, extending out onto a large covered deck, allowing for all-season, all-weather al fresco entertaining.

Box House by Alan Chu & Cristiano Kato

Alan Chu & Cristiano Kato designed this small construction with a simple program sited on an island of the North coast of Ilhabela at 100 meters above sea level, next to two enormous rocks, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The wood used on some doors, windows, staircase, shelves and furniture are leftovers used to mold the white box made of reinforced concrete.



The old existing one-story house with stone walls and clay roof tiles becomes a new building with 2 floors. The 3×5 meters white box is supported on one side by an existing retaining wall and on the other by a wall built with stones, a characteristic of local constructions.

Modern House in Tempe, Arizona | Chen + Suchart Studio

Chen + Suchart Studio Architects projected this stylish modern house addition to the landscape in Tempe, Arizona. The linear structure completely integrates with the surrounding scenery.



With black steel beams and an elegant wooden facade that charms from every angle you look at it, the contemporary custom house design also manages to “bury” a small pool where you can hide from the hot sun.

Modern King Residence by John Friedman Alice Kimm

John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects has designed modern king residence situated in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Santa Monica. The white and green exterior pattern is designed to mimic the dappled light coming through trees. More important, the architects placed the four-bedroom, four-bath house toward the back of the lot, not only creating a large yard in front but also exposing the heart of the L-shaped home to the neighborhood.



“That really confuses people,” Erin says. “People come over and ask, ‘Why did your architects take away your backyard?’ ” For the Kings, the design takes little away. Rather, it gives them a front porch — a patio, actually, that functions as a modern interpretation of the traditional porch.