Many elements of the home can be controlled remotely from the residents’ smart phones, including internal temperatures. The GPS on their phones will activate heating systems 20 minutes in advance of their arrival to optimize energy consumption. A similar system is employed for the showers; a water recirculation pump fills the pipes with hot water five minutes before a scheduled shower time.

Inspirational spaces

British artist Hannah Sawtell and technologist Avi Flombaum created sawbaum.com, where users can create visual collages using multiple vine streams. "We wanted it to look like a visual comic book, with overlapping panels," said Flombaum. "And we wanted it to be fun!" Photo courtesy Rhizome.

Large windows let in an abundance of natural light and views of the landscape.

The home's abundance of glass creates a peaceful dialogue between the indoors and outdoors.

Considering the abundance of biodiversity, lifting the structure off the ground was an ecological measure as much as a utilitarian one.

This massive Durand oak tree inspired the design of the house. Thanks to a wall of welded steel and tumbled limestone, the home has an abundance of privacy.

Illustration via drawastickman.com.

A corrugated metal roofing, pine walls stained a warm blonde hue, and an abundance of glass make this modern prefab feel much roomier than its 1,600-square-feet size.

High-performance design doesn’t necessarily mean importing your windows from Austria; these are from Marvin. An abundance of natural light reduced the number of decorative lighting fixtures needed.

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One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.

The home is filled with an abundance of natural light.

After: The soaring new living and dining space benefits from an abundance of natural light from every side, and they spent a lot of time trying to find the best lighting for the kitchen. The final choice: long, narrow copper pendants from Denmark suspended by ultra thin wires to not disrupt the visual flow of the room.

Windows and skylights from the eastern façade bring in an abundance of light throughout the day.

A sense of privacy is conjured by the abundance of trees at the edge of the site.

An abundance of south-facing windows connect the double-height living room to the outdoors.

A wall of windows provides an abundance of natural light.

Expansive sliding doors welcomes in an abundance of natural light throughout.

Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.

Metal stairs attached via wires allow an abundance of light to reach the first floor.

Clutter is skillfully hidden away thanks to the abundance of joinery and storage.

An abundance of glazing pours light into the house. Hardwood floors are used throughout the home.

Encased in glazing, the residence welcomes an abundance of warm, natural light throughout.

The voluminous living room has plenty of windows, letting in an abundance of natural light.

The abundance of glazing gave rise to the project’s name, Transparent.

Shielded by overhanging eaves, ample northern glazing lets in an abundance of natural light and views of the outdoors.

Windows in every room look out to treetops and infuse the home with an abundance of natural light.

A large home office with an abundance of storage is located on the second level.

A look at the French country kitchen, fitted with an abundance of modern amenities.

The home references Singapore's lush outdoors with an abundance of natural light, greenery, and timber.

An abundance of natural light effortlessly brightens the home's spacious living room.

Highlight windows bring an abundance of daylight indoors while maintaining a constant connection with garden views.

Natural light floods the space from an abundance of floor-to-ceiling glass.

In an effort to create an abundance of light and air flow throughout the space, the home follows an L-shaped floor plan that wraps around outdoor areas. “We designed several open spaces, each with a different feel: the garden and pool, the terrace, and the back patio,” says Cesarman. “The idea was to reduce the area to the most basic and essential [elements].”

The cozy living room pulls the outdoors in with its earthy palette and abundance of indoor greenery.