Local studio SHED Architecture & Design designed a house clad in vertical wood siding and a sloped roof that evokes the steep peaks of Swiss mountains in Seattle, Washington.

Behind a lovely 19th century facade on Evergreen Avenue, the homeowners built a crisp modern home of wood and glass. They're putting it up for sale at $4.5 million.

This van conversion wraps travelers in warm, homey comfort thanks to an efficient floor plan and a carefully curated color ...