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Polished concrete floors and plywood interior walls make for simple materials, "very essential and honest

Casa Roca consists of a modest plan with two bedrooms and two baths.

Existing boulders from the site were moved and used as minimalist landscaping at Casa Roca. Solar panels above were prefabricated off site so as not to disturb the surroundings.

Simple plywood interiors made the project budget-friendly and allow nature to serve as the focal point.

"Something really important to us is the slab in the front and the back,

Two large openings flank the east and west sides of the home, offering expanded indoor-outdoor living and cross ventilation.

"The common areas are made for a seamless move from one place to another,

In Bangkok, this family residence by Looklen Architects features four different courtyards with trees that stretch beyond its double-height interiors.

Glazed surfaces reflect the surrounding greenery, helping the tiny home blend in with its site.

Today, a California live oak blocks a view from the street, and a massive pine sits in the front courtyard—in addition to a Japanese maple, bamboo, and other specimens. Here is a look into the second courtyard and a covered patio off the kitchen.

Landscape designer Kenneth Philip worked with mwworks to fill in the forested setting.

The Sadie CABN is also a short drive from many excellent local restaurants and wineries, says Laidlaw.

A view of the main entrance, which appears nestled within the trees. The minimalist exterior is clad in wood and surrounded by stones, creating a Zen-like retreat.