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Architect Marc Thorpe designed the contemporary home with crisp lines, a large photovoltaic array, and 25-foot-long deck that cantilevers out into the forest.

A view from the loft. Large sliding glass doors allow the sunken living room to be opened up to the outdoors connecting to both the south yard and west patio at our Not Precious project.

This Catskills home has ample outdoor space and double-height windows that frame big views of the surrounding forest.

Running the length of the home, the three-season deck is constructed from redwood.

Currently in use as a gym, a separate building with a retractable door also sits on the property.

Surrounded by redwoods, this Northern California home serves up a saltwater pool, a pair of living rooms, and flexible live/work spaces.

Cove room overhang and wrap around deck at dusk

Set a short drive from the beach, the getaway brings in countryside views with a long, linear plan wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glazing.

Perched on a forested hillside, the cedar-clad house conjures up tree house vibes with organic materials, double-height ceilings, and an elevated deck.

Set near Rhinebeck, the recently built house has crisp, white interiors, light wood accents, and an energy-efficient envelope.

The back patio and fire-pit area are central entertaining spaces. When the weather is nice, homeowner Joan and Ken wheel their dining room table outside for parties and dinners with friends. The fire pit was built using a steel cut-off from a natural gas tank.