The family has three children, including an autistic son, a factor the architects took into careful consideration. The dwelling is divided into two wings, which are joined by an enclosed courtyard. The son has full access to the courtyard, which is visible from multiple viewpoints throughout the house, from his bedroom suite. "The layout of the house and a protected courtyard on the open plains carefully considered family unity and family autonomy within a safe context," Shelton says.  Search “missouri” from The Missouri Prairie Has Super Modern Architecture, Too!

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The family has three children, including an autistic son, a factor the architects took into careful consideration. The dwelling is divided into two wings, which are joined by an enclosed courtyard. The son has full access to the courtyard, which is visible from multiple viewpoints throughout the house, from his bedroom suite. "The layout of the house and a protected courtyard on the open plains carefully considered family unity and family autonomy within a safe context," Shelton says.