The cricket pitch and swimming pool. Photo by Emma Cross
This is an example of a large modern split-level exterior in Melbourne with mixed siding and a shed roof.

Photo of a contemporary one-storey grey exterior in San Francisco.

Effect Home Builders Ltd. Awards Received for this Project: National Green Home Award from Canadian Home Builders Association Provincial Green Home Award from Canadian Home Builders Association - Alberta Sustainable Award from Alberta Chapter of American Concrete Institute Awards of Excellence in Concrete Best Infill Project from the Green Home of the Year Awards Alberta Emerald Awards Finalist Tomato Kitchen Design Award - Runner Up

The house was oriented and positioned on the site to take advantage of passive solar strategies. The durable exterior materials convey a substantial, contemporary presence while reducing the need for maintenance and repairs.

Country exterior in Other with wood siding.

Charming stone bungalow in the smokey mountains. The original stone work was restored, new roof and passive solar added, reducing electricity costs by approximately 30%. We used ABC Landscaping to put in the new lawn and suggest landscaping. We built the custom planters to fit the rustic surroundings. The stone work on the edge of the lawn and the stairs are all new, deigned to match the home.

This is an example of a country exterior in Other with wood siding.

Country galley eat-in kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, red cabinets, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Design ideas for a country formal open concept living room in Other.

The building has been nestled into the site to maximize exposure from the south and minimize exposure from the north. Drought tolerant plantings were chosen throughout the project. The concrete block planters are watered with storm-water collected from the upper patio.

Photo of a country open concept family room in Other with beige walls, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

This is an example of a country carport in Other.

Photo by Jim Van Gundy - http://www.photoboy.biz
Inspiration for a modern exterior in Seattle.

Inspiration for a country wood u-shaped staircase in Other.

Leanna Rathkelly
This is an example of a large contemporary formal open concept living room in Vancouver with a wall-mounted tv, grey walls, concrete floors and a ribbon fireplace.

Leanna Rathkelly
Design ideas for a large contemporary eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with concrete floors, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances and with island.

Leanna Rathkelly
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, white walls, concrete floors and an open shower.

Frank Ooms
Design ideas for a modern open concept living room in Austin with white walls.

Dorman House, Austin Maynard Architects Photo: Peter Bennetts
Contemporary open concept living room in Geelong with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.