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Architect Darren Schroeder channeled Eichler’s style with a central atrium, twin gables, and post-and-beam construction.

Loader Monteith tends to have a "fabric-first" approach to sustainability. Any work happening on the roof or walls received a thick coat of insulation, and all glass is triple-glazed. "It’s like the house has a warm hat and jacket and a dry pair of Welly boots," says Loader. "Once you’ve done a lot of the hard work, you can make the heating system as small as possible." Photovoltaic solar panels on the roof collect energy throughout the day.

Spotted gum accents an otherwise white kitchen. The countertop drops down at one end to turn into a breakfast bar.

The main floor bathroom was reduced in size to accommodate the new kitchen pantry. The three-quarter bath includes a custom floating walnut slab vanity, dark blue linen-textured tiles, and chrome accents.

Architect Robert Swinburne deploys a collaborative building approach and hyperlocal materials to craft a Passive House–certified home that celebrates the land it’s built on.

Located steps away from the living area, the open kitchen features all new appliances, as well as a custom central island that also doubles as a dining table.

The bathroom was enlivened with a wall of hexagonal blue Pratt & Larson tile.

Architect Eric Olsen designed a wall of board-formed concrete for a home in Newport Beach. Landscape architect Chris Brown of CMBLA incorporated drought-tolerant plants throughout the gardens.

Light pours through clerestory windows in the master bathroom. Staying true to the home’s overall aesthetic, Sweet used simple, contrasting materials—white oak for the cabinets and Ann Sacks white tiles for the walls.