this stunning Malibu home embodies many of today's accepted design practices. Construction materials consist of environmentally friendly and recycled materials. The house is vertically stacked in a hillside in Malibu, California with an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. The home minimizes energy use through large solar protected windows which limit the need for artificial lighting. The roof harbors photovoltaic solar panels to harvest the sun's energy. Ground level concrete floors act as heat sinks pulling energy in during the day and then releasing it at night. Motion sensors ensure that lights are not on while a room is not in use. The results are amazing in that the home is contributing power back to the local grid. This Malibu home has 3,300 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
A lot of us may not know much about Malaysia, but this modern home will attest to the country's interest in architecture. This house was a project under taken by Arkitek Axis in Kuala Lumpur, a city north of Singapore. The house plans consist of a 3 story construction plan that is surrounded by water landscaping and a lush pool area. Central to the design is how the bottom level connects to the outdoor areas creating a sensible way in which the family will interact with the house's outdoor surroundings
