Re4a’s new home, overlooking Peconic Bay in the Hampton’s uses its own solar and geo-thermal energy and sells the excess pack to the grid, acting as its own power plant. As if that was not enough, the house demonstrates a cutting edge design and efficiency not often seen on the gold coast of Long Island.

The home office is a growing phenomenon in today’s modern home renovation. Architect/designer Michelle Kaufmann, dedicated to affordable, sustainable design practices, has some easy, topical tips for greening up your office space. “Start with those office supplies.” She recommends The Green Office, for sourcing post-consumer recycled paper among other supplies/products, that include eco-friendly furniture and lighting fixtures.

Here’s a sampling of some of the latest tile works of artisan, Robert Ryan, who just opened the doors to his shop Ryantown, located in London. He manages a thoroughly modern spin on homespun ceramics. Thanks to another talented ceramic designer, Hannah Morrow, for highlighting his new shop.

A great way to introduce a splash of color in your bathroom surrounds is with the Mustang Red In2ition showerspray from Alsons. The modern, square design offers five-spray hand shower function, with a 60″ tangle-free stainless hose. Also available in Satin Nickel, Oil-Rubbed Bronze, and Brushed Chrome finishes.

Duravit’s new line of medicine cabinets are a minimalist’s nirvana. Not only does the E-mood collection offer a spacious answer to an organizational master, but it can also calm all your Obsessive Compulsive Needs with the emission of soothing light. As an added convenience, a night light automatically switches on when it gets dark. Sublime.