Contemporary and Cutting Edge Homes of the Future

10 Contemporary and Cutting Edge Homes of the Future

Beautiful contemporary homes are nothing new, but it takes an extra spark of creativity to meet the modern needs of the people living inside. These homes of the future use sustainable design, unconventional placement or otherwise clever ideas to stand out. Here are the best we’ve seen hit the design blogosphere in the last year:

The Skyline Residence, Hollywood Hills

Designed to take full advantage of the California sun and hilltop winds, the Skyline Residence sits along a steep ridgeline overlooking Los Angeles. Natural light pours into the home, and a single interior corridor keeps the heat away from bedrooms. For ventilation, doors on two opposite sites of the home can be opened to let air flow through. And to top it all off, an outdoor theater projects movies onto the side of the home for a cinematic experience that puts Loew’s to shame.

The Otake House, Japan

There’s no need for tiling or weather sealants at this home, set between the mountains and the Seto Inland Sea. That’s because a shiny, black material, originally used in ship construction, does the job of waterproofing. The Otake House is also a looker, with a large terrace and wide “apertures” for admiring the view.

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