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"The woman who bought the tiny home has it on an incredible forested block with views over a valley," Adam says. "She bought it after her husband passed away. I know she absolutely loves it, and I think it gave her a new beginning. That's really rewarding for us."

Yō no Ie House floor plan

The home’s Japanese name loosely translates to “Sun House”—which is apt, given its emphasis on natural light. Three sets of full-height doors slide away to open the interior to the outdoors, while the angled roof eaves deflect unwanted solar gain in the summer without blocking access to the low winter sun.

The model home is furnished with Muji's line of home goods.

The design of the house follows the traditional Japanese architectural concept of a hiraya—a single-story home with an engawa-inspired deck.