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Floor Plan of Mission Modern by Butler Armsden Architects

The new house is outfitted with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, an office, and an open floor plan that connects to the outdoors. "The cladding is a smooth painted white plaster,

Floor Plan of Theresa Passive House by Forge Craft Architecture and Design

Portland’s new low-density zoning code allows three or more detached homes to share a lot, by right, when arranged around a shared courtyard. The flexible format is called a “cottage cluster.”

Portland loosened rules for backyard accessory homes, allowing up to two at 800 square feet each. They no longer have to be smaller than the existing home.

The lovely manicured landscape highlights the beauty of the Connecticut forrest.

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Exposed wood beams and columns supporting the structure in place of bearing walls, allowing for wide open interiors.

Floor plan of Hemlock Ave Home by Chioco Design

Custom steel corner windows allow the interior to expand into the exterior spaces, making the modest home feel much larger than it actually is.

The concrete aggregate floor runs from the interior out to the patio. The patio chairs are by Chioco Design, and the Ratio cocktail table is by local furniture brand Seer Studio.

The guest bathroom features bright turquoise Arcilla Field tiles by Ann Sacks and brass fixtures and fittings that will develop a patina over time. A skylight above the shower provides natural light and brightens the room.

The bentwood mirrors and brass fixtures in the master bathroom fit in with the subtle midcentury design language throughout the home. A large window fills the space with natural light, which bounces off the white Carrara marble vanity top and herringbone tiles on the wall.

The master bedroom is a calm space with hints of midcentury design inspiration, such as the vintage timber credenza.

Oak slats in the living room echo the timber slats that enclose the entry courtyard. The black-marble Empire side tables are by local furniture brand Seer Studio, and the white-marble Tulip table is by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.

The front and back doors are only 12 feet apart from one another, separated by the living space at the heart of the home. The open floor plan allows the living space, den, dining room, and kitchen to flow into each other, while the way the volumes are positioned makes each space feel distinct—this works well for entertaining both large and small groups.