"Radical sustainability

The couple stockpiles wood under the deck.

Exploratory demolition revealed enough space in the kitchen for an Asko washer-dryer and a full-size refrigerator.

She was even able to squeeze in a compact stacked washer and a vented dryer.

A glass slider and a stackable LG washer and dryer maximize space in the laundry area, which includes a small utility closet.

W/D with aesthetic cat box enclosure.

The mud room in the shipping container offers plenty of space for the family to remove shoes and store sports equipment.

The laundry is tucked away beside the kitchen. A skylight floods the small space with natural light, and cat doors provide the resident feline with easy access to the litter box kept here.

Laundry Room

Bishop is an avid record collector—Rolling Stones albums are a sought-after favorite—and he keeps his vinyl in the shelving unit ”1.1,” a reproduction of Arbel’s first completed work. The kids can often be found playing video games at the desk in the great room.

"Custom cabinetry really made all the difference in this project," says Cheng.

The floor tile is the Zebra Terrazzo from the Cement Tile Shop.

A communal laundry area.

Laundry Closet

Being able to stow away extra seating is a necessity for small space entertaining. These lightweight Spin Stackable Stools stack up in a rainbow spiral for easy storage.

The Wally's price is especially competitive considering a one-time installation that will last over ten years—though, as connected home technology progresses so rapidly, it’s hard to know whether this kind of system will be relevant then. Inarguably, though, water damage will be a recurring issue for homeowners, making it likely that a prevention system is worth the spend.

This compact Brooklyn kitchen features a white Corian counter and integrated sink, IKEA cabinets with custom pulls, and geometric floor tiles in black, white and green from a collaborative series by Heath and Dwell. Black appliances pull the look together nicely.

Mudroom

Vintage bent plywood stacking chairs by Roland Rainer are purposeful and can be moved to suit any situation.

The Jumpr Stack By EnerPlex is a pack of three thin batteries capable of boosting the juice in most smartphones by 90 percent or more. Plug in the bottom battery, and the charge rises through the stack. The idea is that the batteries can be charged, then distributed among the members of a busy family. Photo courtesy of EnerPlex.

Once past the main threshold, the house opens up to the outside, literally and figuratively. Three courtyards built around existing trees flow seamlessly into a series of rooms with glazed walls and sliding glass doors.

Laundry room

master closet with laundry appliances

Laundry Closet

Stacked laundry at rear

Kitchen Dining and Laundry

New flush laundry closet

Laundry closet

Washer and dryer.