HOMES

Expansive glazing provides continuous visual connections to the outdoors.

The master bedroom is defined on the north side by a series of indoor louvers, which allow the couple to frame and manage their views.

When glass dominates a home, the result is a borderless residence that syncs with its environs, creating a stunning, new visual and psychological sense of space. See how these glass homes use the versatile material to create ambiance and connect with the outdoors.

"The column had to be affordable and nice to look at," note the architects. "So we bought a tree and put it right in the middle of the building. Between the tree and the facade, we have created new floors which are built in a spiral around the tree. This results in a very dynamic and open space."

Scott set the windows into deep recesses.