The sofa is a Karlstad sectional from Ikea. The 1,400-square-foot home contains a master bedroom and two guest rooms.

Tall, sliding glass panels extend along the west side of the house, including into the living area, which has views across the terrace and 35-acre wooded property. Built-in bookshelves, part of Dynia's thick-wall strategy, keep with the orderly design. Photo by Ron Johnson.

"Partially Sunny" by Carin Mincemoyer. Photo by Blake Larson, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia.

In the kitchen, an SMA Sunny Beam solar monitor displays the number of kilowatts generated. Though the monitor doesn’t display real-time energy consumption, the family often operates in the negative. “It helps us understand what’s going on and seeing it reminds us to be energy-conscious,” David says.

An additional seating area on the west side of the house makes for a cozy spot to enjoy a cocktail while taking in the afternoon sun.

Every month, San Francisco–based architect Bill Worthen sits down with designers, urban planners, and fellow architects to contemplate, as he says, “how to collaborate with other architects on the business of design.” Onstage, members of The Collaborative will offer expert advice for professionals keen on working together toward a more sustainable future. Worthen will also discuss a collaboration between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and CMG Landscape Architecture at Mint Plaza. Photo courtesy of CMG Landscape Architecture

Fraher’s in-house joinery company designed the kitchen cabinets. The majority of the furniture — including the dining table and chairs — is Ligne Roset.

The solar panels on the roof often get covered in a heavy layer of snow, but with periodic clearing, they are as effective during the sunny days of winter as they are during fairer weather.

Architect Ken Meffan's ten-years-in-the-making home is located in the tiny Northern California town of Rough and Ready—a term that might as aptly refer to the house itself. Though all the on-site plants are mundane home-center varieties, they grow to uncanny heights in the moist, sunny environment.

In the sleeping loft, floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the fir canopy of the surrounding forest. "The house faces east, so the sun and moon rise and reflect on the water," Hoover says. "The moon rising with the fire crackling is a delight. And on sunny summer mornings, the sunbeams magically shimmer off the Puget Sound and reflect onto the ceiling of the bedroom, we could never have planned this."

A sunny day at the Learning Garden at Venice High School.

A raised pool in the northeast corner of the building provides relief on hot, sunny days.

On those rare sunny days the Segerholts might even forsake their Doble dining table by Montis for their green backyard.

The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.

A vintage Bertoia Bird chair and Bertoia Wire chair offer sunny seating alongside the living room. "We love drinking coffee every morning in our window nook," says Tyler.

The Castaways Island Motel on Sunny Isles was a popular expression of tropical modernism.

Sunny’s Pop has a curated selection of home goods, artwork, textiles, clothing, and accessories.

A sunny nook in the living room.

Murren chose maintenance-free materials, such as Stepstone precast concrete pavers for exterior decks and river-rock-covered flat roofs. He recalls his neighbors’ astonishment and delight when “we went from a giant hole in the ground to a two-story house in just four days.”

Outside of Eurocucina, Salone attendees take a grassy respite from the day's acres and acres of high-design delights.

The cover of Murakami Versailles.

A NOR11 chair anchors a sunny corner.

The U-shaped floorplan wraps around a sunny central courtyard.

Nathalie and Greg perch on the front steps on a sunny summer day.

Celebrate that special someone with these charming, heartfelt gifts that are sure to delight.

A sunny, California aesthetic shines brightly in the outdoor patio.

A daybed provides a sunny spot for reading and relaxing.

The sunny master bedroom encapsulates the couple’s minimalist, midcentury aesthetic.

The pool helps the homeowners take advantage of sunny weather.

An entertainer's delight, an entire wine room offers storage for their favorite bottles.

The Newry House is all about playful moments of discovery and delight for this growing family.

The architects suggested fitting in a new pool in the yard, much to the delight of the owners' children.

An outdoor swing bed makes the most of sunny, Santa Monica weather.

A sunny room at the back of the residence serves as Finlayson's home office.

The living room is arranged on the second floor to create a sunny and comfortable environment.

Pendant by Matthew Fairbank Design.