Remove Decking Remove LEED Remove Outdoor Remove Texas
article thumbnail

The Final Stretch – KHouse Modern part 1

Life of an Architect

There are two garages on this house, and both of them are disconnected from the main house (because this is a LEED Gold or better house, final paperwork has not been completed). This is at the deck just off the main Living Room – which acts as a visual extension of that room in to the exterior. See that yellow caution tape?

LEED 40
article thumbnail

Houston Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Besides basic information such as year constructed, number of units and average rent prices, we factored in community amenities such as outdoor spaces and fitness facilities. Residents have plenty of outdoor space to relax on, whether by the grotto-style pool or the eighth-floor outdoor living space.

Houston 40
article thumbnail

KHouse Modern Progress Update | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

In addition, we made the deck both bigger AND smaller at the same time (that’s the kind of architectural magic we perform at my office). This rendered site plan still shows the vegetative roof – something that we were pursuing since this will be a LEED for Homes certified project. This is the latest and greatest site plan.