A New York–based firm elevates the living level of a house to capture views of the Hudson River.

On a forested site on Lake of Bays, north of Toronto, 40 picturesque cabins embrace a modern vernacular.

In the Costa Rican rainforest, a house by Oliver Schütte maintains a commitment to sustainability.

To encourage residents to build greener houses, Phoenix is offering free design and construction plans for a sustainable residence designed by Marlene Imirzian & Associates Architects.

A weekend house on Long Island in New York exploits the water view and advances sustainable principles.

Hutker Architects has reconstituted the original 1987 Steven Holl design of a Martha's Vineyard house.

A nimble addition plays off the character and forms of a modest Los Angeles bungalow.

Frank Gehry, whose unorthodox Santa Monica house helped make his name in the 1970s, has moved to a larger glass and timber home he designed with his son, set within a lush garden.

Two connected volumes take advantage of the pastoral site and dramatic view.