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The home's overhanging roof is trimmed with copper, adding a subtle pop of color against its otherwise neutral, brick-clad facade.

Maison Amtrak, Peter and Saly Cohen's home, is the latest of five spine and module houses he's designed. Clipping rooms, decks and the garage onto a central spine makes Cohen's designs high adaptable to different sites.

Vaulted ceilings and glass walls in the main living area enhance the overall sense of space.

A dramatic double-sided fireplace stretches to the vaulted ceiling capping the living areas.

The gated 1950s residence sits nestled in the popular neighborhood of Los Feliz Oaks, surrounded by soaring trees and mature landscaping to ensure ample privacy.

A worm filter system to treat all black water, producing fertilizer to regenerate the soil.

The homeowner, an inventor, shows off a working Bunsen burner in the kitchen.

Neighboring other similar homes, the Earth House offers a serene oasis, all while being less than a 30-minute drive from the bustling city of Zurich.

The gap between the back wall of the pavilion and the roof is perfectly sized to capture winter sun and summer shade.

Evoking shou sugi ban, the cedar exterior has a Benjamin Moore Arborcoat stain.

Designed by John Howe, the 7,000-square-foot New Canaan residence comes with custom built-ins and stained glass skylights.

Floor Plan of Adelaide by Profile + Principle