This homeowner downsized to 673 sq. ft. But don't be mistaken—material choices and layout make this ADU feel large.

This compact and energy-efficient family vacation home sits on a sloping parcel of land looking out on the trails at one of Vermont's ski resorts.

A contemporary new residence in a downtown suburban area has a gabled structure in line with the neighborhoods aesthetic and a roof-mounted solar array that powers everything with renewable energy.

Experience a whole-house refresh of a historic 1904 Dutch Colonial home with new additions, stained-glass panels, and colorful details.

The owners of this 1600-sq.-ft. house in Sonoma County, Calif. selected the site based on its double view: meadow and ocean in front, woods in back.

This house west of downtown Austin, Texas, has floor-to-ceiling glass with no window treatments but uses the topography as a privacy screen.

This historic schoolhouse was transformed into a stunning four-bed, three-bath home with ocean views and a modern open-concept design.

A large deck with a screened porch below it enables this open-concept, two-level home to take advantage of its setting at the edge of Lake Champlain.

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage on New York's Fishers Island provides panoramic ocean views and a private setting amid woodlands, fields, and ponds.

Two boxes make up the plan for this modular house: One has the kitchen and common area, while the other includes two bedrooms and two baths.