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The freestanding tub was oriented precisely so that the bather can enjoy maximum forest views during a soak.

A look at the couple's adjoining bathroom.

A long, linear window brings light into the Heath Ceramics tile-covered shower, which is curbless, so as to accommodate aging-in-place.

The large bathroom features an open shower, a large window, and a combustion toilet.

Architectural designer Sebastian Mariscal and project manager Jeff Svitak created a house in Venice, California, for Michael and Tamami Sylvester. Known as Dwell Home Venice for its role as an exemplification of modern architecture, the house is an homage to indoor-outdoor living. Photo by Coral von Zumwalt.

The first bedroom shares the long main wall with the living room on the other side.

By removing walls, inserting new windows, and utilizing a lighter color palette, Mowery Marsh Architects give this historic home a modern, new look.

A pizza oven and built-in storage spaces line a hallway, saving space. "6,000-square-foot houses for single families don't make sense ecologically—or in my opinion, functionally," says Hirsh. "The house is a nice size for our life—plenty large, but not unwieldy." Photo by Ron Johnson.

The dining area opens to the expansive grounds, and is furnished with Eames fiberglass shell chairs.

This villa by Endo Architect and Associates is located on a sloping lot overlooking Old Karuizawa. The cubic structure consists of an “open interior” for the living room and dining room, and a “closed interior” for more private spaces.

DeForest Architects designed and renovated Orcas Island Retreat to be the perfect sustainable getaway for a young couple.

Located on the rural outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia, Serenbe is a picturesque community comprising four hamlets that focus on arts, agriculture, health, and education. Designed to be a center for quiet living for creatives and their families, the newest development, Mado, wants to focus on bringing the outdoors in, but in a modern setting. This is exactly the vibe that Iowa– and Serenbe–based designer Rebecca Cartwright achieved with The Naturally House, a tree house-inspired haven.