Houston is growing as a city, not only in size but also because of its restaurants, architecture, and corporate business opportunities. If we focus on the architecture, we see a pleasant mixture of modern, art deco, and green practices being used on traditional homes and buildings. As always, it is a good sign when a city’s landscape brings together the best of old with the best of the new. Below is an example of a Houston modern home.

The Salazar House by Stern and Bucek Architects

Located in a modest 1940’s subdivision south of the UNiversity of Houston, the twi bedroom Salazar was built in a neighborhood of single story frame houses. Designed to be compatible with the scale of the surrounding dwellings, the house is organized around a landscapes courtyard with all rooms facing the courtyard. Using green technology of a rain screen, exterior walls facing east and west are clad with stained marine grade plywood, contained with brick walls on the north and south sides. An enclosed passageway clad in standing seam galvalume, matching the roof material connects the two wings of the house.

Portland, OR is growing at a rapid pace. And for good reason. The city is a beacon of creative and sustainable living. It focus on community projects, public transportation and modern architecture make it a destination for many people. the population boom means more people in need of houses and more architects designing projects. The modern Portland home below is a private residence designed by architect Keith Hoelscher.

Hoelscher Architects

From the Web site:

Keith Hoelscher Architect is an award winning, full-service design firm located in Portland, Oregon. His studio is dedicated to providing the highest level of quality in Architecture, Master Planning, Interior Design and Environmental Design. With over 30 years of design experience, Mr. Hoelscher has designed a wide variety of projects throughout the Western United States, including work ranging from commercial office, corporate headquarters, retail and mixed use projects, multi-family and single family residences.

Miami is known for its lavish lifestyle, tropical climate, and modern architecture. Oppenheim Architects are at the forefront of the pack, designing projects that reflect the gloss and aplomb of the Miami aesthetic while continuously pushing the envelope with creative and sustainable architecture. Below is a prime example of a contemporary real estate in Miami.

Villa Allegra

scope: 9,000 SF private residence. Architecture/ Interior Design

date: Project completed 2004

location: Miami Beach, Florida

Multiple rooms, both interior and exterior, have been added to a non-descript, one-story homes transforming it into a receiver of Miami’s tropical climate. While the effect is striking, minimal alterations were made to the existing structure.

Does your room fancy a makeover? Has spring fever motivated you to purge your old furniture and pick out some fancy new interiors? Well, Sell Modern’s rummaging through today’s best modern interior design companies has yielded terrific results.

We present Blu Dot.

Modu-licious Queen Bed

Minimalist aesthetic, maximum storage. 6 full extension drawers sit underneath this sleek maple bed. Maple veneer headboard and footboard. Powder-coated steel drawer fronts in six colors.

Modu-licious Bedside Table

A great complement to your Modulicious Bed. A drawer to hide your personal stuff and an open nook for your bedtime reading. Maple veneer with powder-coated steel drawer front available in six colors.

Chicago 3 Box

3 section cherry, maple veneer, or graphite on oak shelving unit with tubular steel legs.

Buttercup Chair

Let the bent ply of the Buttercup cradle you in a wonderful, swiveling recline. Seat made of bent plywood and base in satin plated steel.