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The Meyers didn’t just consider the surface level when designing their primary bedroom. “You don’t really think about the look of a mattress, but there's so many times where you’re taking your sheets on and off. And to do that and be able to look down at a mattress that is beautiful, it’s definitely a plus,” says Derek. “Obviously, comfort is paramount and it checks that box, but to have something that’s also aesthetically pleasing is a definite bonus.”

"The house meets all the requirements for being a Greenbuilt Home,

Floor plan of Frederick Residence by Andrew Frederick

The eco-friendly escape is powered by solar panels and a wind turbine—and it even includes a full bath.

Mary and Kundan Bhullar built a shipshape country escape that sits lightly on the land in the Aravalli hills near Gurgaon, India.

The house for Kundan's mother, dubbed Chameli, is constructed of two 40 x 8 containers located next to the family's garden.

Scrap steel and reclaimed wood clad the three-story triangular tower, which hovers over a small deck and outdoor space.

Inside, nods to naval architecture continue with wood-clad walls and ceilings, as well as a simple yet functional use of space. Black fixtures and trim accentuate the angular shapes.

Danish architects John Lassen and Joanna Tench renovated the interior of this quaint 1960s thatched-roof cottage in North Jutland, giving it a clean, modern face-lift.

Above the two-bay garage is a guest apartment (approximately 600 square feet.) that features a sleeping alcove, kitchen, bath, living room, laundry area, gas fireplace, and balcony.

The owner is a filmmaker who works from a cozy editing studio on the second floor. “You need electricity to run a computer—and a lot of it when editing,” he says. “I can't work at night or during cloudy days if there are several cloudy days in a row—when there’s no sun, there’s no editing because I save the electricity for the refrigerator.”

Floor Plan of Sugarview by David MacLean & Associates

The main house steps gracefully down the hill, its cantilevered deck allowing for sweeping views, especially during the autumn and winter seasons when the trees lose their leaves. Like the decks, the home's siding is ipe wood, which will naturally weather to a silvery-gray color.

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Facundo is working on an update to the cabin that mirrors the doors at the back window to allow for cross-ventilation.