The Douglas House by Richard Meier on Lake Michigan

The Douglas House by Richard Meier on Lake Michigan

Marcia Myers and Michael McCarthy were lucky enough to snag The Douglas House, designed by Richard Meier; for a reduced price because it needed a lot work; if only I’d been in the right place at the right time! The Douglas House on Lake Michigan 

The Bucktown Three House by Studio Dwell Architects

The Bucktown Three House by Studio Dwell Architects

The Bucktown Three House features a stunning modern, minimalist white brick exterior and was designed by Studio Dwell Architects in 2010. It’s  located in Chicago.

Modern Woodstock Farm House in Vermont by Rick Joy Architects

Modern Woodstock Farm House in Vermont by Rick Joy Architects

I rarely find modern design in Vermont, and when I do, I tend to abhor it; most “modern” design around here tends to come off as 80’s modern, or contemporary, and is far from my ideal. I also have no real connection to farm houses 

The Terasek House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by JTJ Design

The Terasek House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by JTJ Design

The Terasek House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was redesigned by JTJ Design; the house was stripped down to the original frame and restored using recycled materials like steel and wood found throughout the house. This home was originally a 1980′s basic Kuala Lumpur terrace unit, JTJ Design changed 

Graham Hill TED Talk: Less stuff, more happiness.

Graham Hill TED Talk: Less stuff, more happiness.

The whole reason that I created ilovemodern.com is because I’ve found that my natural love for modernism and minimalism goes hand-in-hand with my passion for environmentalism, and I want to share those things with all of you.  Apparently Graham Hill feels the same exact way.In 

Bullitt Center Seattle Greenest Commercial Building on Earth

Bullitt Center Seattle Greenest Commercial Building on Earth

In 2006 the International Living Futures Institute created the ‘Living Building Challenge’ which sets standards for buildings to not only have completely net-zero energy and water usage, but to use HALF of the energy that it takes to become a LEED platinum certified building. The