A quiet hallway in the Turett family's Greenport residence soothes with its neutral color palette and oversized window, which fills the space with light.  Photo 58 of 60 in Here’s What It Cost to Build 10 of Our Favorite Homes of the Year from Budget Breakdown: An Architect Tinkers With Passive House Design on Long Island for $705K

Here’s What It Cost to Build 10 of Our Favorite Homes of the Year

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The architect’s wife wanted the home to be full of natural light, so glass was used liberally. They spent $55,000 on windows and skylights, plus $14,500 on doors.