Architect Philip Johnson built his famous Glass House in New Canaan, Conn., in 1949, when the rectilinear, one-story residence was decidedly avant-garde. In the 70 years since, the influence of the ...

From early 20th-century experiments to bold 21st-century statements, glass houses have continually pushed the boundaries of architecture. They’ve been used to explore transparency, privacy, and the ...

Meet ÖÖD, a gorgeous prefab abode that doesn’t compromise privacy for stellar views. Clad in mirrored glass, this sleek tiny home blends into its surroundings and offers all the living essentials ...

Houses made of glass are perfect for taking in the scenery -- whether it’s beaches or snowy mountains. Just don’t forget that means anyone outside can take in the interior scenery, too. Here are ...

The Garden House, a 1974 brutalist three-bedroom in College Hill, was designed by Huygens and Tappé. The steel, timber, and glass home has floor-to-ceiling windows anchored by brick columns, ...

Anyone who imagines that modernist houses across the United States are a homogeneous collection of sleek glass boxes may want to look again. At its best, modernism has always meant to commune with the ...

When Susan Inaba first saw the “Steel and Glass House” designed by modernist architect A. Quincy Jones, she was immediately drawn to the visually stunning property and its calm ambiance. “The house ...

The Midpeninsula has no shortage of seriously unique homes. From a historic modern "treehouse" perched among oaks and redwoods in Palo Alto to a historic Victorian with logging-era roots, these one-of ...