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Floor Plan of Halcyon 02 by Fritz Tiny Homes

Stairs lead from the street to the decked entry garden, where Roberta grows herbs she cooks with. The glass door leads into the kitchen. A Koko dining table and Gigi dining chairs are from Janus et Cie.

Roberta Gordon’s two story hillside home in San Francisco’s Westwood Highlands neighborhood, built by her father, has been adjusted by architect David Gast and interior designer David Bjorngaard for her to age in place. A staircase from the street below leads into the former basement, now reconfigured as an additional dwelling unit for a future caretaker.

Before: The previous owners had spruced up the cabin, so it was in fine condition and the bones were there when the couple bought it.

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

A centuries-old blue oak stands near the intersection of the two wings of the house, which is clad in Alaskan yellow cedar. “We decided to split the house into two volumes to let in light and allow us to be more nimble with where we placed the structures.” Jess Field, the architect.

The giant windows make you feel as if you are standing amidst the tree canopy.

Instead of air conditioning, triple-glazed sliding windows passively cool the inside.