The Best Home Designs of 2015

Skyscrapers aren't the only buildings that get architectural accolades. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) just selected the most structurally-pleasing homes in the U.S. for the 2015 Housing Awards. This AIA recognizes everything from affordable apartment buildings to university housing, but check out their top picks for family homes.

Bridge House, South Kent, Connecticut

This weekend home uses louvers to create maximum light exposure while reducing heating costs. Better still is the view — the house sits on a 300-foot ridge that runs parallel to the Housatonic River and a state park.

David Sundberg, Esto Photographics
David Sundberg, Esto Photographics
David Sundberg, Esto Photographics

Studhorse, Winthrop, Washington

The courtyard of this desert home brings nature right into its four separate structures. Shared spaces like the family room and kitchen are in grouped in the main building, while private areas like the master bedroom are more isolated.

Benjamin Benschneider
Benjamin Benschneider
Benjamin Benschneider

Old Briar, Lauderdale County, Tennessee

The client named this beautiful rural property after his grandfather's pick-up truck, echoing its agricultural roots. The space combines indoor and outdoor living with a covered terrace adjacent to the living room.

Jeffrey Jacobs
Jeffrey Jacobs
Jeffrey Jacobs

Marlboro Music: Five Cottages, Marlboro, Vermont

The New Yorker dubbed the summer music festival held here "the classical world's most coveted retreat." These new living spaces, inspired by the classic New England Cape Cod, accommodate talented artists during their visits to the Green Mountains.

Paul Crosby Photography
Paul Crosby Photography
Paul Crosby Photography
Check out all 10 winners at the Huffington Post.

[via Huffington Post

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By Caroline Picard

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