Dive Brief:
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The American Institute of Architects has identified 10 head-turning homes built worldwide in 2014 with what it calls the “best” residential design and Fast Company calls “ingenious.”
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Among the most intriguing: a house that literally dangles from a cliff. The designers at Modscape in Australia positioned a prefab home off the edge of the cliff. Owners must enter through a carport on the top of the house.
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Another top choice is in Blue Mounts, WI. Part of the Johnsen Schmaling Architects-designed home is buried so deep into the ground that it seems to disappear. View a slideshow of all 10 homes here.
Dive Insight:
Few homebuyers can afford a one-of-a-kind home that passersby will gawk at, but builders who incorporate unique design elements into their homes could attract more of the house hunters who wish they could. Drawing inspiration from designers of these standout homes could help seal the deal with clients who are on the fence between ordinary and unique.