Developer Joseph Eichler (1900–1974) sold dreams of suburban happiness with each of the 11,000 modern tract houses he built between 1950 and1974. Designed by prominent architects like A. Quincy Jones, the homes featured glass walls, atriums, and open floor plans. Today he’s a noun you can live in.

From the Archive: When It Comes to Renovating an Eichler, How Much Change Is Too Much?
More than two decades ago, we wrote about what it means to restore an architectural classic, using superfans of the legendary...
A Sky-Blue Eichler Springs Up in the Bay Area for $995K
The lightly refreshed midcentury has tongue-and-groove ceilings, a large central atrium, and a backyard filled with fruit trees.
A Sunny Bay Area Eichler Revamped by Ron Kappe Lists for $2.7M
In addition to five bedrooms, the 1966 home has extensive glazing, a custom sauna, and a refreshed pool.