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The exterior is clad in reflective coating that helps birds spot it as they fly by, while the landscape feeds hummingbirds and monarch butterflies.

More than 60 plant species were used in the layered design.

The home is nestled in a stand of cedar, pine, and Douglas fir trees. The family relocated a smaller cabin to make room for their new retreat, and they plan to convert the original structure into a game room for the kids.

When architects Thomas Karsten and Alexandra Erhard toured the raw industrial space, they were struck by how much light streamed in, a gift bestowed by large windows and the rare presence of a private patio.

To accommodate a young family leaving New York City, design firm Stewart-Schafer revamped the kitchen and living areas of an outdated upstate home in just three months.

Cape Long lights by Cedar and Moss illuminate the kitchen, which features dark Dekton countertops and Thonet Bentwood counter stools.

With its large covered porch and glazed walls, the Beaver Creek Cabin frames the forest like a picture.

Upon entry is a sun-kissed living area featuring wood-clad walls with custom built-in shelving.

When Maria Ibañez de Sendadiano and Todd Rouhe decided to build a family retreat in a protected area of upstate New York, their goal was to maximize sustainability and minimize their impact on the land. The longhouse-style dwelling, erected on a raised platform between two seasonal streams, benefits from passive thermal strategies and is powered by solar energy.

The cabin is clad in untreated, locally sourced pine that will develop a silvery-gray patina over time.

The bold yet minimalist residence sits lightly on the land and engages with the surrounding scenery.

The roof terrace offers an outdoor lounge space, as well as views into the Seattle hills.

A Carrara marble counter and backsplash, concrete floors, a frameless mirror, and white cabinets keep the look seamless and consistent in the bathroom.