ボルドーにある広い地中海スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、テラコッタタイルの床、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、オレンジの床) の写真

WHAT MAKES VILLA TERRA GREEN? 1. Rammed Earth and PISE Walls Beyond it’s beautiful qualities and “Old World” look, the rammed earth and PISE walls (pneumatically impacted stabilized earth) drastically reduce the use of trees for the initial wall framing lumber. And because this “Earth Structure” will far outlast any wood frame building, trees are again saved many times over, creating the foundation for the true model of sustainability. We have created a house that will essentially last forever, instead of having to be rebuilt every 50 to 75 years. The 18” thick PISE walls and concrete floors also provide thermal mass, an integral part of the passive solar design of the house. These features help keep the house naturally cooler in summer and retaining heat in winter, greatly reducing the heating and cooling loads and energy use. 2. High Content Fly Ash Concrete Foundation Use of high content (25%) fly ash (industrial waste byproduct) in place of Portland Cement results in reduction of energy consumption and green house gas emissions associated with Portland cement production (second only to petroleum in terms of carbon dioxide emissions). 3. Reclaimed Plumbing Fixtures All lavatory sinks and tubs were bought from salvage yards (tub is reportedly from the Jack Benny house in Hollywood). Reclaimed Carrara marble fountain has been made into the powder room sink. 4. Natural Daylighting Use of numerous skylights and high transom windows to reduce electrical lighting loads during the day. Natural daylighting also has documented benefits on mood, productivity, and enjoyment of the space. 5. Photo Voltaic Solar Panels Use of PV solar electric generation system to reduce electrical grid consumption, and bi-directional meter sends power back to the grid when it is needed most, on hot summer afternoons. 6. Hydronic Radiant Heat Floor Use of hydronic radiant floor heating system saves energy, is more efficient for residential heating, is more comfortable for inhabitants, and promotes superior indoor air quality over forced air systems. 7. Natural/Passive Ventilation Use of operable skylights operable high windows and ceiling fans, creates a natural convection current, thereby eliminating the need for an air conditioning system. 8. Passive Solar Design Use of extensive east and south facing glass, proper overhangs, high interior mass, deciduous grape vines on appropriately placed trellises, to passively heat the home in winter, and protect the house from unnecessary heat gain in summer. 9. Reclaimed Lumber - Douglas fir ceiling beams reclaimed from the Town & Country Village Shopping Center (now Santana Row) in San Jose. - Douglas fir ceiling decking reclaimed from the 118 year old Notre Dame High School in downtown San Jose. TJI joists reclaimed from the “Millenium Man” movie set in Alameda used for floor and roof framing. Redwood ceiling beams reclaimed from a Los Altos cabana/trellis. 10. Extensive Use of Other Reclaimed Materials Two antique reclaimed European stone fireplace mantles grace the family room and master bedroom fireplaces. Interior doors with glass knobs reclaimed from the original house located at the property. Two large terraces utilize used brick salvaged from at least 15 different locations. Courtyard fountain is tiled using recycled and restored ceramic tiles from a 1928 California Colonial house in Los Altos. Cabinet lumber from original house used for closet shelving. Plywood from crates that the windows and doors were delivered in were used to create garage shear walls. Foundation forms were salvaged and rip cut for use as interior stud walls. Garage doors were salvaged from a remodel project in Mountain View. 11. Ground Source Heat Pump - Ground source heat pump uses geothermal energy to heat the house and domestic water, greatly reducing natural gas and fossil fuel consumption. 12. Low VOC Paint Clay Plaster Wall Finishes VOC-free interior paint and stain finishes promotes healthy indoor air quality, reduces exacerbation of respiratory ailments such as asthma and lung cancer. Extensive use of American Clay Plaster integral color wall finish eliminates need for painted walls. 13. High Efficiency Windows Use of energy efficient dual pane thermal glazing with “Low e” coating at all doors and windows reduces heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter, cutting energy use. 14. Engineered Structural Lumber Extensive use of engineered lumber for structural framing and sheathing reduces cutting of old growth forests, and encourages use of “crop lumber”. 15. FSC Certified Mill Work Extensive use of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified sustainable lumber products for cabinetry, hardwood flooring, trim, etc. further protects the environment through third party monitoring and certification of the entire supply chain. 16. Cotton Insulation Formaldehyde-free cotton insulation made from recycled blue jeans used extensively for attic insulation. photography by Frank Paul Perez

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
バルセロナにある広い地中海スタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (ライブラリー、ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、薪ストーブ、漆喰の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

オースティンにある地中海スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (茶色い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

Our architects used exposed beams, corbels, arched entryways, pillars, wood floors and custom cabinetry to completely transform this space and it came out incredible if you ask us.

Change is a good thing, even when it comes to reinventing a much beloved classic. Take the traditional English roll arm Carmel sofa and button tufted ottoman. Both still embody the poise and elegance of old-world style, but both are given a new identity, thanks to a sensational splash of color. The bright turquoise touches and floral print pillows allow these pieces to blossom and grow into their own as they bring joy to your home.

Detail of library living room.
オマハにある広い地中海スタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (ライブラリー、白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、表し梁、パネル壁) の写真

マイアミにある高級な中くらいな地中海スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある地中海スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (テレビなし) の写真

ヒューストンにある地中海スタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

The reception room feels cozy, with subtle references to Jerusalem. Velvet chairs, buffet with wood caning, and colorful art add personality.
デトロイトにあるお手頃価格の小さな地中海スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ピンクの壁、磁器タイルの床、暖炉なし、テレビなし、茶色い床、レンガ壁) の写真

I created this room as a reminder of each time I was leaving my rainy, pretty, noisy Paris to go relaxing across the Mediterranean beach. So this in the south of France where the powerful sun touch the azure blue water and makes it eye-catching.

Piston Design
ヒューストンにあるラグジュアリーな巨大な地中海スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

セビリアにある高級な中くらいな地中海スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (テレビなし) の写真

サセックスにある中くらいな地中海スタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

バーミングハムにある高級な中くらいな地中海スタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、テレビなし) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある地中海スタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、テレビなし) の写真

Fotografía: masfotogenica fotografia
マドリードにある高級な広い地中海スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、標準型暖炉、カーペット敷き、漆喰の暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

Dave Allen created this table base from a pair of antique architectural pilaster capitals carved from Indiana limestone at the turn of the last century. These identical capitals were installed for nearly a century on a Manhattan public school that was demolished in the year 2000. He purchased them in New York from the demolition contractor. Now mounted back-to-back on a hidden steel frame, they have begun a new life as an elegant base for a dining or grand entry table. Shown herewith a 72” diameter top, it could just as easily accommodate an eight or nine foot long rectangular top. Glass top to your specifications included. The pilaster tops, visible through the glass, were intentionally left as found, with small wood inserts and attachment points from the original construction still visible. The carvings themselves are beautifully executed, a fine example of the work typically done by classically trained Italian immigrants who arrived in the US in the late 19th and early 20th century. I’m always amazed by the beauty and artistic balance of these old pieces, carved as they were by everyday craftsmen, who worked over the course of a lifetime with hammer and chisel, skillfully producing an art now mostly lost to us.