The Shipping Muse

One of the main draws of Kevin Freeman and Jen Feldmann’s house is its connection to the neighborhood, which is why the front porch was a must. "Homes that have a door but no outside space say, ‘I’m not interested in you,’ designer Christopher Robertson explains. "This says, ‘I’m here to be part of the community.’" To the right of the house, the couple had a Geosystems FilterPave porous pavement driveway installed. Made of post-consumer recycled glass, the driveway lets water pass through it at an astonishing speed and, in the sun, adds a little sparkle.