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The primary bedroom features a built-in walnut bed handcrafted by Kyle (Stille Home).

Seattle-based Shed Architecture & Design worked with kitchen systems company Space Theory to create Quynh-Vy’s dream kitchen, complete with pink cabinets, open walnut shelving, and a 12-foot marble island.

A floor plan from the 1968 remodel

Danièle de Courval.

Amy Tangerine worked with Dan Brunn Architecture to turn her home into a quirky, lavish abode in Los Angeles, California. The primary bathroom, in particular, has exquisite balance, creating almost identical dimensions for the soaker tub and shower. This large bathroom fills with natural light thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. One of the finer details is the sliding glass door on the shower side, which opens to enable the user the sensation of showering in the fresh outdoor air.

Detached garage, outdoor grill and patio, perfect for summer entertaining.

Polished concrete flooring connects the main living spaces, complementing the brick fireplaces and wooden ceilings.

Natural light shines down on the kitchen and dining area via large clerestory windows.

A U-shaped kitchen sits behind the living area, closest to the deck.

We proposed large openings that can open wide to connect the interior and exterior,

The primary suite is positioned at the furthest end and is fitted with floor-to-ceiling glazing to maximize views of the nearby garden and natural landscape beyond.

The terrace attached to the primary bedroom overlooks the home's fenced-in backyard.

Calming earth-toned tiles line the walls and glass shower in the upper-level bathroom.

Architect Johan Sundberg looked to Japanese architects like Kengo Kuma for inspiration for the design of a holiday home in southern Sweden. "We call it the Katsura typology, but that's probably sacrilegious," he says. The eaves of the gently sloped hipped roof extend generously in all directions, turning the deck into a covered retreat that’s part veranda, part engawa, the Japanese version of a porch.

Now more than ever, having a sustainable home that conserves resources and energy usage is paramount. Sustainable design and architecture has seen tremendous growth over the last decade—as has the number of professionals who specialize in designing and building green homes. While major sustainable features pertain to the initial design, planning, and building stages, there are still plenty of changes to make in your home for a greener lifestyle. Have you covered all your bases?