The Most Drool-Worthy Homes Of The Week, 2/11/15

One more wintery week closer to the summer sun brings with it another crop of amazing exteriors and interiors around the world. This time around we've got modern Greek weekend (Greekend?) homes, tricked out rural boat slips, and a backcountry Norwegian cabin straight outta Narnia.

Megara Residence

Megara, Greece
This triangular, eco-friendly home in the plains of the Attica region blends in remarkably well with its surroundings, thanks to its combination of a sunken footprint and green roof. Inside, it's divided into four main sections, two enclosed living areas and two open courtyards, which are positioned such that the place has panoramic views of the mountains in communal areas and complete privacy from the outdoors in more intimate zones (bedrooms, master bath, etc.)

H/T: Wallpaper

Bunny Run Boat Dock

Texas, USA
An awesomely rustic respite from the sound of power boats buzzing around Lake Austin, this two-story boat house has everything you'd want to host a lazy afternoon on the water. The second floor is quite literally decked out, extending over the boat slip below with a long dining table, outdoor sectional sofa, and seating area. Plus, there's a fully covered kitchen layout to cook up a storm even when the weather won't cooperate.

V-Lodge

Buskerud, Norway
Named for its V-shaped floorplan, this slope-side cabin is built to accommodate up to five people year-round, though truthfully, it's at its coolest in the dead of winter. Rocking a ubiquitous unfinished wood interior, it glows warm like an orb in the blankets of snow that surround it, which you can look out at all day and night from its various walls of windows.

H/T: Designboom

Veranda House

Quebec, Canada
This wooded suburban spread—featured in the main photo of this article— straddles the look and feel of a giant log cabin with the amenities you'd more likely find in a climate where sub-zero temps and snow aren't the norm. The lofty, cedar-soaked interior looks out through huge panes of glass onto a large patio and pool area, complete with covered grill and dining area. Not to mention it has its own outdoor fireplace which makes the prospect of outdoor cooking a little more reasonable November through April.

H/T: Highsnobiety

West Marin Ranch

California, USA
Designed to be a net zero consumer of energy, this scenic hilltop compound features a cluster of buildings around a courtyard shielded from the wind, which makes for optimal swimming or hot-tubbing conditions. As for its sustainability, the home's powered by a remote set of solar panels, was constructed using reclaimed materials, and boasts a rainwater capture system, to name only a few of its many green features.

H/T: Inhabitat


Joe McGauley is a senior editor at Supercompressor, and willing to hot tub anytime, even under less-than-optimal conditions.