The back, however, is a different story. The shape of the roof eave is designed to allow winter sun into the house while cutting out the hot summer sun.
The 20-foot-by-30-foot space encourages the residents to take in the panoramic views of the ocean, trees, and hills from these classic Le Corbusier chairs.
A recent glass addition blends seamlessly with the otherwise brick facade of this Victorian London home. Windows fully encompass the dining area, giving the residents the feeling that they are sitting in the nearby garden.
In Rhode Island, a Dutch Colonial-style home received a facelift in the form of a glassed pavilion that doubles as a library and greenhouse.
After architect Piers Taylor acquired Moonshine Cottage, a former gamekeeper's residence outside of Bath, England, he added a timber-and-glass extension that provided much-needed space as well as a striking contrast between pastoral and modern aesthetics.