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“Approached through a forested plateau of ponderosa pine, this residence for a young family is a delicate stripe across the horizon.”

The Hive Sauna is designed to disappear into a woodland, with a green roof, oversized timber shingle cladding, and large “punch-through” windows.

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

LivingHome 9 is a three bedroom, two and half bath home which is a modernist redux of the classic American farmhouse designed by Plant Design Studio, the in-house design arm of Plant Prefab.

As it's homes are built in a controlled indoor environment, Method Homes can streamline the installation of smart home technology in each unit.

Garcia clad the ADU’s exterior with a local Texas limestone, similar in color and texture to the main house, “just to tie the two together visually,” says the architect.

The two new buildings create a courtyard-like feel in the small urban backyard.

Breaking down boundaries, the courtyard allows the living spaces to extend outdoors.

The oculus allows light and views to enter the courtyard.

Folding doors made of wood and glass open the private volume to a view fringed with tall palms.

Louver doors in the shower provide privacy while allowing strips of light to filter in.

The living area, which is open to the kitchen and adjacent to the courtyard, features a built-in concrete daybed with a large red cushion.

In the kitchen, concrete floors and counters are offset by wood cabinetry and doors that add warmth to the space.

The courtyard at the center of the home is a meditative space that reconnects the residents with the landscape and sky.

The compact retreat in Nayarit, Mexico, that Palma designed for an American couple comprises two stucco-clad volumes connected by a patio. The oculus above the open space frames the sky.

The bedroom measures 10' x 8' and features windows along one side and a corner.