Green Building Villa Sera, Sustainable Design of the Future

<p>Green building Villa Sera is a sustainable design concept developed by Hakan Gursu of design consultancy Designnobis, based in Ankara, Turkey. This green building is a self-sustained structure that features modern<span id="more-87228"></span> interiors and attractive exterior design for green living.</p><br/><p>The green building, designed by Designnobis, www.designnobis.com/ harnesses power from solar panels, collects rainwater and uses gray water for plants, creating a microcosm that not only reduces the carbon footprint but contributes to the ecological system and pleasant atmosphere inside.</p><br/><p>The architectural design is structured with steel and glass elements to form a strong, modern and spacious green building. Greenhouse sections with innovative heat and air circulation for organic farming and plant growing support biodiversity further extending its self sufficiency.</p><br/><p>Urban sustainable architecture, floating Arcology concepts</p><br/><p>Sustainable architectural design for urban serene lifestyle</p><br/><p>Sustainable design, Thomas eco house by Designs Northwest Architects</p><br/><h3>Green building with greenhouses and underground heater-cooler system</h3><br/><table border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><p><div id="attachment_87232" style="width: 610px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="green building" class="size-full wp-image-87232" height="450" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/villa_sera_01.jpg" title="villa_sera_01" width="600" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Green building Villa Sera</p></div></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>Solar panels and solar power tube system is designed to heat the water. Semi transparent glass solar panels turn solar power into electricity.</p><br/> <br/> <br/><p>Greenhouses gain passive solar energy and increase natural ventilation. Ground heat pump uses the earth’s constant temperature to heat and cool modern interiors.</p><br/><table border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><p><div id="attachment_87233" style="width: 610px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="sustainable design" class=" wp-image-87233" height="450" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/villa_sera_04.jpg" title="villa_sera_04" width="600" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Sustainable design ideas</p></div></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><br/> <style type='text/css'><br/> #gallery-1 {<br/>margin:0;<br/>padding:0;<br/> text-align: center;<br/>width:650px;<br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-item {<br/> margin: 5px 0 0 0 ;<br/> text-align: center;<br/> width: 646px; <br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 img {<br/>margin:0;<br/> }<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-caption {<br/> margin-left: 0;<br/> }<br/> </style><br/> <!-- see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php --><br/> <div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-87228'><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="sustainable design with underground heat pump" class="attachment-full" height="450" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/villa_sera_02.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="green building with greenhouses" class="attachment-full" height="450" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/villa_sera_03.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="sustainable design with solar panels" class="attachment-full" height="454" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/villa_sera_05.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><br/> <br style='clear: both;' /><br/> </div>

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HangOn Cabinet, Sustainable Storage Furniture Design Idea

<p>Hang On! storage cabinet is an interesting sustainable storage furniture design idea that can inspire you to transform your storage spaces, adding an artistic and innovative, stylish and very decorative storage<span id="more-80627"></span> cabinets or shelves to your walls. Hang on! is a contemporary storage cabinet designed with waste materials and easy to obtain.</p><br/><p>The unique storage furniture design is developed for the display of products in a store, but can be used as an attractive modular shelving in offices and homes also, adding a contemporary flavor and unusual look to wall designs.</p><br/><p>Several modules consist of four wooden hangers containers. An assembling can be obtained from different depths. Different combinations of multiple modular furniture elements allow to create various compositions, which makes the storage furniture design idea flexible and easily adaptive to different situations.</p><br/><h3>Modular furniture designed with wooden hangers</h3><br/><table style="width: 11px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><p><div id="attachment_80630" style="width: 477px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="hanging cabinet made with wooden hangers" class=" wp-image-80630" height="550" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/modern-storage-furniture-wood-hangers-1.jpg" title="modern-storage-furniture-wood-hangers (1)" width="467" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Modular storage furniture design idea from Italian designers</p></div></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>The design idea was born during a furniture design contest in Italy. Although the design idea was not rewarded, the project is very innovative and inspiring.</p><br/> <br/> <br/><p>The simplicity and creative sustainable design can be used for developing a set of decorative wall shelves and hanging storage cabinets made of wooden hangers.</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><p><div id="attachment_80631" style="width: 560px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="wood recycling for storage cabinet design" class="size-full wp-image-80631" height="366" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/modern-storage-furniture-wood-hangers-2.jpg" title="modern-storage-furniture-wood-hangers (2)" width="550" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Wood recycling for sustainable furniture design, storage cabinet made of wooden hangers</p></div></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><h3>Contemporary storage furniture design ideas</h3><br/><p>Modular shelving, wall decorating ideas</p><br/><p>Urban Home book shelves design, office decorating ideas</p><br/><br/> <style type='text/css'><br/> #gallery-1 {<br/>margin:0;<br/>padding:0;<br/> text-align: center;<br/>width:650px;<br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-item {<br/> margin: 5px 0 0 0 ;<br/> text-align: center;<br/> width: 646px; <br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 img {<br/>margin:0;<br/> }<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-caption {<br/> margin-left: 0;<br/> }<br/> </style><br/> <!-- see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php --><br/> <div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-80627'><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="modular furniture design idea" class="attachment-full" height="328" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/modern-storage-furniture-wood-hangers-3.jpg" width="550" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="cabinet made of wood hangers" class="attachment-full" height="412" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/modern-storage-furniture-wood-hangers-4.jpg" width="550" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="modular shelving unit" class="attachment-full" height="412" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/modern-storage-furniture-wood-hangers-5.jpg" width="550" /><br/> </dt></dl><br/> <br style='clear: both;' /><br/> </div>

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Paper Hanger and Bag, Fun Sustainable Design Idea

<p>Simple and creative hanger and bag design works well as a sustainable carry bag, offering a convenient hanger also. The H+Bag design has a functional edge and combines the simplicity with green living and green<span id="more-80428"></span> design ideas.</p><br/><p>Stores give us attractively decorated carry bags, made of paper, which we use for bringing clothes back home. Adding a twist to the paper bags creates functional, light and eco friendly hangers, made of recycled paper, that are perfect for keeping clothes in home closets.</p><br/><p>This paper hanger bag is a great eco storage idea that are interesting and innovative. Simple and playful hanger bag design idea will be appreciated by adults and kids, and can be used for clothes storage in eco homes and offices.</p><br/><h3>Eco friendly storage idea</h3><br/><table style="width: 11px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><p><div id="attachment_80434" style="width: 610px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="recycling paper hanger bag" class=" wp-image-80434" height="415" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/eco-friendly-products-hanger-bag-1.jpg" title="eco-friendly-products-hanger-bag (1)" width="600" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Recycling paper hanger bag, eco friendly products for storage in eco homes</p></div></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>Paper hanger bag H+BAG is a 2012 iF Design Talents Entry, developed by designer Hyo Jun Jeon.</p><br/> <br/> <br/><p>Easy to use, light and strong, this hanger bag features sustainable design and unpretentious look, offering simple and fun to use eco friendly products for modern eco homes.</p><br/><table style="width: 11px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><p><div id="attachment_80435" style="width: 610px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="sustainable design idea for eco homes and offices" class=" wp-image-80435" height="344" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/eco-friendly-products-hanger-bag-2.jpg" title="eco-friendly-products-hanger-bag (2)" width="600" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Sustainable design for clothes storage</p></div></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>Home organizing, French design inspiration for comfortable fun storage ideas</p><br/><p>Sustainable design for Growing furniture, Chair Farm</p><br/><br/> <style type='text/css'><br/> #gallery-1 {<br/>margin:0;<br/>padding:0;<br/> text-align: center;<br/>width:650px;<br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-item {<br/> margin: 5px 0 0 0 ;<br/> text-align: center;<br/> width: 646px; <br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 img {<br/>margin:0;<br/> }<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-caption {<br/> margin-left: 0;<br/> }<br/> </style><br/> <!-- see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php --><br/> <div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-80428'><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="green idea for clothes storage" class="attachment-full" height="538" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/eco-friendly-products-hanger-bag-3.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="sustainable design and storage idea" class="attachment-full" height="374" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/eco-friendly-products-hanger-bag-4.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><br/> <br style='clear: both;' /><br/> </div>

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Gorgeous Country Home Decorating, Sustainable Design and Decor Ideas from Ecoterrior

<p>Farmhouse renovation, expansion and interior decorating project from ECOterrior Solutions presents an amazing green building and interior design work that turned a country home into a luxurious retreat, offering<span id="more-80194"></span> comfortable and attractive home interiors and outdoor rooms with gorgeous fireplaces.</p><br/><p>Country home decorating ideas include light colors and nature inspired patterns, vintage furniture and decor accessories, wood and ceramic items, decorative fabrics and wrought iron elements, that add unique charm to modern home interiors in a country cottage style.</p><br/><p>Exposed ceiling wood beams, brick fireplaces, built-in shelves and large windows, natural stone and and interesting lighting design, simple metal lanterns and stylish glass doors make country home interiors look gorgeous, giving a character and bringing tte nature and light into rooms.</p><br/><h3>Country home decorating ideas</h3><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><p><div id="attachment_80208" style="width: 610px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="porch decorating with outdoor fireplace and dining furniture" class=" wp-image-80208" height="401" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/country-home-renovation-interior-design.jpg" title="country-home-renovation-interior-design" width="600" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Country home porch decorating, gorgeous outdoor fireplace, unique lighting design and dining furniture</p></div></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>ECOterior Solutions, www.ecoteriorsolutions.com/ is an interior design and building consulting group, which works support ecological home decor ideas and sustainable design.</p><br/> <br/> <br/><p>Green building practices and home decoration choices create healthier and more resource-efficient house designs and modern home interiors, perfect for green living style. This project gives excellent inspiration for your house renovation, interior design, decorating or home staging.</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><p><div id="attachment_80209" style="width: 610px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="chair beside fireplace" class="size-full wp-image-80209" height="421" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/country-home-renovation-interior-design-1.jpg" title="country-home-renovation-interior-design (1)" width="600" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Upholstered chair beside beautiful fireplace, green accessories and pleasantly light wall painting</p></div></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>A large porch design with a huge outdoor fireplace, a seating area, BBQ and dining furniture increase the size of the living spaces, adding an elegant and comfortable outdoor room to enjoy, dine and entertain in style.</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><p><div id="attachment_80210" style="width: 610px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="kitchen idland with wooden bar chairs" class="size-full wp-image-80210" height="396" src="http://0.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/country-home-renovation-interior-design-2.jpg" title="country-home-renovation-interior-design (2)" width="600" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Modern kitchen island with wooden bar chairs and pendant lights, built in storage shelves and large windows</p></div></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>Ceramic lighting and decor accessories, colored glass and wood, vintage decor and furniture, classic tile designs and wrought iron details, soft seats and pleasant home decorating fabrics make this country home decor feel familiar and welcoming, while stylish and sophisticated.</p><br/><p>Old farmhouse redesign, modern country home with old wood ceiling</p><br/><p>Inspiring home additions, old house renovation and interior redesign by Lacroix Chessex</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><p><div id="attachment_80220" style="width: 429px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img alt="bathroom design with large window" class="size-full wp-image-80220" height="600" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/country-home-renovation-interior-design-12.jpg" title="country-home-renovation-interior-design (12)" width="419" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Country home bathroom design with a large window and light curtains</p></div></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><br/> <style type='text/css'><br/> #gallery-1 {<br/>margin:0;<br/>padding:0;<br/> text-align: center;<br/>width:650px;<br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-item {<br/> margin: 5px 0 0 0 ;<br/> text-align: center;<br/> width: 646px; 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Giraffe Street Lamp, Sustainable Outdoor Light Design and Eco Friendly Backyard Ideas

<p>Giraffe Street Lamp is a contemporary lighting design that shows great potential and can be used for lighting public playgrounds, parks and backyards in the future. Energy saving lighting design helps save money<span id="more-69119"></span>, using the kinetic energy of chain swings to power Giraffe Street Lamp.</p><br/><p>Designers Chen Wei and Lu Yanxin try to find  the best way for bringing green technology into channeling the kinetic energy of swings on children playgrounds into the electrical energy for outdoor lights. This idea is great for kindergardens and backyards, restaurants with kids playgrounds and schools.</p><br/><p>Giraffe Street Lamp features a solar panel for suplemental energy collection to power the outdoor light for approximately eleven hours, which makes this contemporay lighting design even more convenient, practical and exciting.</p><br/><p>Dog poop recycling and green design idea</p><br/><p>Ergonomic hammock for indoor and outsoor living, relaxing backyard ideas</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_69130" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 610px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="swings and lighting " class=" wp-image-69130" height="479" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/outdoor-light-eco-friendly-products-giraffe-street-lamp-1.jpg" title="outdoor-light-eco-friendly-products-giraffe-street-lamp (1)" width="600" />Outdoor light that uses the kinetic energy of swings to power the lamp, sustainable design ideas for green living</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>Giraffe Street Lamp design looks playful and friendly, and can add a familiar, nature inspired image to backyards and play areas.</p><br/> <br/> <br/><p>Functional and attractive, these outdoor lights combine the functionality and green living ideas, creating eco friendly products that are fun and energy saving, perfect for eco homes.</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_69131" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 610px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="green ideas for outsoor living spaces" class=" wp-image-69131" height="381" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/outdoor-light-eco-friendly-products-giraffe-street-lamp-2.jpg" title="outdoor-light-eco-friendly-products-giraffe-street-lamp (2)" width="600" />Green ideas for parks, playgrounds and backyard designs, sustainable outdoor light</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>White and green color combination feels fresh and bright, creating the contemporary outdoor light with swings that is in harmony with the natural environment and backyard designs.</p><br/><p>Unique outdoor furniture designs, recycling tennis balls for playful seats</p><br/><p>Artistic tire carving from Betsabee Romero, tire recycling for creative yard decorations</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_69136" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 610px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="sustainable design ideas" class=" wp-image-69136" height="518" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/outdoor-light-eco-friendly-products-giraffe-street-lamp-3.jpg" title="outdoor-light-eco-friendly-products-giraffe-street-lamp (3)" width="600" />Sustainable design ideas for green living, outsoor light design details</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table>

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Eco Friendly Modern House Casa Della Buona Forchetta, Green Building and Sustainable Design

<p>Eco friendly modern house design by HKP offers attractive and comfortable living spaces with extended roof, spacious interior design, a free standing fireplace and large windows that provide pleasant views<span id="more-77072"></span> of beautiful surroundings.</p><br/><p>This modern house, located on Guemes Island in Washington State, US, features sustainable design and blends the functionality with comfortable interior design and decorating ideas. Casa Della Buona Forchetta is the green building project developed by HKP, www.hkpa.com/.</p><br/><p>This green building design project  is noted for the sensitivity to a particular site and its environmental conditions. Sustainable design principles have been applied to this modern house project, creating a beautiful, functional and pleasant place for green living.</p><br/><p>Eco friendly green building with old empty bottles</p><br/><p>Sustainable design, modern home for urban serene lifestyle</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_77079" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 610px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="house exterior design with extended roof" class=" wp-image-77079" height="315" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta-1.jpg" title="modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta (1)" width="600" />Sustainable home design, house exterior with extended roof, large windows and sliding glass doors</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><h3>Eco friendly house design description from the architects</h3><br/><p>Designed for year-round living, the house is composed in three parts. Kitchen, dining, living and study rooms serve as the pavilion space for the house. The master bedroom has been designed as a semi-private wing and a guest-house is connected to the house by a covered walkway.</p><br/> <br/> <br/><p>The carport is sited on higher ground away from the house. The house sits low in the meadow. Approached by car, the design theme is revealed from an elevated view looking down on the roof planes.</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_77080" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 610px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="sustainable home design" class="size-full wp-image-77080" height="323" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta-2.jpg" title="modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta (2)" width="600" />Modern house design for comfortable green living</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>The three-part concept is expressed by low sloping metal shed roofs linked together by a horizontal living green roof, which defines circulation and entry spaces. The pavilion space has a broad, low sloping shed roof with valleys and eaves extending out equally in three directions.</p><br/><p>Urban sustainable architecture, floating Arcology concepts</p><br/><p>Sustainable home design from Canadian architects, modern houses for green living</p><br/><p>Large sliding glass door open at the corners, bringing the outdoors into the living space. The extended roof plane shades the interior in the summer, while allowing the sun in during the fall and winter months. A free standing concrete and metal fireplace is centrally located to provide enjoyment from the living, dining and kitchen spaces.</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_77081" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 610px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="sliding glass doors and large windows" class="size-full wp-image-77081" height="398" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta-3.jpg" title="modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta (3)" width="600" />Modern house exterior and interior design with sliding glass doors, large windows and free standing fireplace</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><p>A ground source heat pump system provides in-floor heating. All potable water for the home is collected from the roofs. The green roof helps to slow runoff and provides additional insulation. All the cabinetry and counter tops have been milled from salvaged maple trees felled on the site. The house has 2600 SF of living space with an equal amount of outdoor hard-scape.</p><br/><p>Sustainable design, THomas Eco house by Designs Northwest Architects</p><br/><p>Green building ideas turn New York City into efficient urban farming area</p><br/><table style="width: 111px;" border="0" align="center"><br/><tbody><br/><tr><br/><td><br/><div class="mceTemp"><br/><dl id="attachment_77084" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 610px;"><br/><dt class="wp-caption-dt"><img alt="dining room with sliding glass doors and large windows" class=" wp-image-77084" height="378" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta-6.jpg" title="modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta (6)" width="600" />Dining room with sliding glass doors and large windows</dt><br/></dl><br/></div><br/></td><br/></tr><br/></tbody><br/></table><br/><br/> <style type='text/css'><br/> #gallery-1 {<br/>margin:0;<br/>padding:0;<br/> text-align: center;<br/>width:650px;<br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-item {<br/> margin: 5px 0 0 0 ;<br/> text-align: center;<br/> width: 646px; <br/>}<br/> #gallery-1 img {<br/>margin:0;<br/> }<br/> #gallery-1 .gallery-caption {<br/> margin-left: 0;<br/> }<br/> </style><br/> <!-- see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php --><br/> <div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-77072'><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="free standing fireplace located between dining room and living room" class="attachment-full" height="428" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta-4.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="living room with sliding glass doors and large windows" class="attachment-full" height="398" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta-5.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="bedroom decorating" class="attachment-full" height="398" src="http://2.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta-7.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="bathroom design" class="attachment-full" height="398" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta-8.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="house exterior with extended roof" class="attachment-full" height="334" src="http://3.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta-9.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><br style="clear: both" /><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="entrance door with lights" class="attachment-full" height="398" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta-10.jpg" width="600" /><br/> </dt></dl><dl class='gallery-item'><br/> <dt class='gallery-icon'><br/> <img alt="house exterior design with extended roof" class="attachment-full" height="600" src="http://1.lushome.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/modern-house-sustainable-design-casa-della-buona-forchetta-11.jpg" width="442" /><br/> </dt></dl><br/> <br style='clear: both;' /><br/> </div>

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