Beneath Pylons But Off-Grid

What is strange about this picture? Surrounded by electric pylons, "cabin" in Japan is off-grid and supplies its own electricity.

Story & slide show via dezeen.com >http://tinyurl.com/cfhxymq 

House To View Cherry Blossoms

Modest Japanese house maximizes views of cherry blossoms. Another house designed from the inside out. 

Pix & text via designboom: http://tinyurl.com/cr83kf8

Sliding Barn Doors!

Why are sliding barn doors so appealing? Check out this survey.

http://remodelista.com/posts/10-favorites-exterior-sliding-barn-doors

Thomas Schutte's House for Terrorists

First pix I've seen of artist Thomas Schutte's "Holiday Home for Terrorists." Apparently designed in response to 9/11 but now the private home of an art dealer.

Pix and story from designboom: http://tinyurl.com/cc7ezeg

Steel and Bamboo Houses

Steel and bamboo housing for those of modest income in Viet Nam. And they look great!

Story & unages via dezeen: http://tinyurl.com/c77o8le

Fujimori's Flying Mud Boat Hut

Terunobu Fujimori's "Flying Mud Boat" is an eccentric, suspended hut. Is it art or architecture?

More pix & story at designboom: http://tinyurl.com/br6wpxo

Cabin for Rent

Rustic cabin for rent, Upstate N.Y. 

Details and pix via remodelista: http://tinyurl.com/c56mo9f