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"It's not close to highways,

Bowick says the shingles were at first a golden honey hue. “As it patinated, they became this beautiful silver-gray. It’s similar to the decks and railings, which are hemlock. They also have a nice patina,” he says.

On a rocky bank, Hebra Arquitectos builds a breezy home that opens wide to nature.

The team covered the brick with natural slate exterior cladding called Cupaclad, then added a charcoal-painted vertical siding to the upper portion. A landscape architect changed the exterior entry sequence so it meets the sidewalk, lining the new path with Corten garden beds.

“I envision people writing their books, music, refuelling their creative flow,” says Castillero. He should know about its energizing power more than anyone, really: it brought him back to his love of architecture, after all. “It’s truly my new happy place.”

Nestled amongst native Araucaria trees, the cabin and its three elevated decks were carefully sited so as not to disturb any existing trees, which are protected by Chilean law. "This area is the only place on the planet where the Araucaria pine grows,

The existing sunroom was given more light with Anderson Windows & Doors, as well as more coziness with a new fireplace.

With its large covered porch and glazed walls, the Beaver Creek Cabin frames the forest like a picture.

Originally crafted as a Sears kit home, the revamped hideaway comes with lots of outdoor space, a turnkey ADU, and tiny yurt.

We'll be continually working on the landscape, keeping it as natural as possible,

The modern dwelling incorporates its woodsy-yet-urban surrounds through copious glazing.

Over 1,700 square feet of steel decking wraps around the elevated home.

A Czech designer partners with local stonemasons and carpenters to convert a tattered structure into a boutique guesthouse in the Carpathian Mountains.

The eco-friendly escape is powered by solar panels and a wind turbine—and it even includes a full bath.

Now available to rent on Airbnb, the revamped 1950s dwelling, known as The Surf Cabin, features airy interiors with laid-back vibes for a breezy weekend getaway.

Anna and Jakob Busch enlist the help of loved ones to construct a spruce-wrapped tiny home for $35,000.

A striking compound in the 9,500-acre Galisteo Basin Preserve acts as a refuge for a retiree with her family and friends. It even has a stable for her treasured horses, too.

The Fish Camp acts as the couple’s forest getaway, just a quarter mile from their main house.