Collection by Jami Smith

Space Race

From a metal-clad prefab module in Wyoming to an accordion-doored home in Canada, take a breath of fresh air with these five homes that make use of expansive windows.

Expansive accordion doors join together in a sharp angle when shut, but when they’re open the crook competely disappears—as does the barrier between outside and in. Photo by: Jason Schmidt
Expansive accordion doors join together in a sharp angle when shut, but when they’re open the crook competely disappears—as does the barrier between outside and in. Photo by: Jason Schmidt
A nearly 360 degree view of trees outside contribute to the treehouse feel of the second floor. This shot at dusk shows off the garage door’s perfect mix of in and out for entertaining purposes. Photo by: Michael Wells
A nearly 360 degree view of trees outside contribute to the treehouse feel of the second floor. This shot at dusk shows off the garage door’s perfect mix of in and out for entertaining purposes. Photo by: Michael Wells
Nestled in a field of praire grass in the Wisconsin woods, the Weekn’der is a dynamic contrast of minimalist black and white. Charlie Lazor's design consists of two prefab modules bookending a central stick-built home. Photo by: George Heinrich
Nestled in a field of praire grass in the Wisconsin woods, the Weekn’der is a dynamic contrast of minimalist black and white. Charlie Lazor's design consists of two prefab modules bookending a central stick-built home. Photo by: George Heinrich
Set amongst the Washington woods, architect Peter Anderson explains that “the floating nature of the design would not have been possible with conventional onsite framing techniques, nor any of the currently marketed modular home designs.” Photo by: John Clark
Set amongst the Washington woods, architect Peter Anderson explains that “the floating nature of the design would not have been possible with conventional onsite framing techniques, nor any of the currently marketed modular home designs.” Photo by: John Clark