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This Eichler Home has been upgraded with, "an insulated foam roof, updated electrical system, EV charger, newer high efficiency boilers for the radiant heating, 2 car attached garage with automatic door, remote control solar shade window treatments throughout, 2 Nest thermostats, Nest video doorbell, and a CAT-5e wireless system for efficiently working at home, or running a business."

The Outward Bound cabins, designed by the University of Colorado Denver's design-build program, have steel frames that lift the structures above a three-foot snowpack while supporting corrugated-steel "snow roofs."

Floor plan of Pemberton Residence by Alterstudio Architecture

Site plan of Foo by The Ranch Mine

Upper-level floor plan of Foo by The Ranch Mine

Ground-level floor plan of Foo by The Ranch Mine

Originally designed by Cliff May in 1954, this Rancho Estates residence recently underwent a complete overhaul and is now a two-level, single-family home measuring 2,288 square feet.

A 16-foot-wide, multi-slide door leads from the main living area to a covered patio.

Rather than use large panes of glass to open the house to the view, Louis suggested stacking rows of more conventional windows to save on cost and make cleaning easier. The cladding is tongue-and-groove cypress.

When looking to add an ADU to their backyard in Highland Park, Oni Lazarus and her partner Didi went with Cover’s turnkey offering. The Los Angeles–based prefab builders managed every step, giving the couple an idyllic, indoor/outdoor rental unit that capitalizes on sunny Southern California weather.

A double-sided fireplace shared with the living room warms the deck on cool evenings. Bob sited the house and strategically placed windows to take advantage of shade in summer and solar gain in winter. The outdoor seating is from IKEA.

U-shaped steel porticos support the steel spine.

Bamboo soffits lend a warm and tactile feel to the home. The extended roof helps protect against unwanted solar gain.

Large panes of glass visually connect the indoor dining room to the covered eating area.

Husband-and-wife team Elaine and Stanley Yang of real estate and development firm Mini Inno discovered this 2,000-square-foot ranch home, and set about transforming it into an idyllic weekend retreat. Built in 1966, the home sits on 3.6 acres and, while the bones were good, it was a bit outdated in terms of style. The revitalized, Moroccan-inspired retreat is a sanctuary worthy of its soothing surroundings.

Floor plan of Hemlock Ave Home by Chioco Design