Favorites

Standard off-the-shelf windows with affordable aluminum frames have been used throughout the home. The symmetrical window layout creates a pleasing rhythm and reflects Lev’s commitment to simplicity. “All the windows are the same size,” he explains. “It makes fabrication cheaper and reduces the chance of error.”

Built on a tight budget of $120,000, a retirement home in the mountains delivers unexpected contemporary design to a rural township.

A Seattle couple built their own backyard house with a city-sponsored design—and then rented out their old home on the property to friends.

After staying in a tree house listed on Airbnb, Remo Kommnick and Emi Moore wanted their own getaway in the woods. "It was amazing being up in the trees,

This single-family residence in Bloomfield, Michigan, known as the Treehaus, embodies the iconic style of midcentury modernism. Thanks to a thoughtful renovation, this rare dwelling has been restored to its original state of refined elegance.

Local wood, laid in a herringbone pattern, forms the rooftop terrace.

The green roof, wood cladding, and low profile help to integrate the home with its lush, natural surroundings.

Floor plan of Rocky Mountain Micro-Cabin by Nathalie Kupfer