This summer, Sunset magazine opened “the ultimate modern beach home,” a 4,500 square foot, four bedroom and 5 1/2 bathroom residence complete with drought-tolerant landscaping, “a no-mow lawn,” edible garden, swimming pool, and outdoor kitchen and living room. Sunset’s editors partnered with architects Tomaro Design Group, builders Mike Davis Custom Homes, and landscape designers Masterpeace Gardens to create the magazine’s first Los Angeles-area Idea House, which showcases sustainable building and architectural and design innovations.

With an equal focus on luxury and livability, Marc-Michaels Interior Design, Inc. has consistently been named one of Interior Design Magazine’s “Top 100 Interior Design Firms in the World.” When the National Association of Home Builders invited the design firm to work on the 2014 New American Home, the Boca Raton-based interior designers knew they wanted to create a space that would seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living. The palatial home, built in the foothills of Henderson, NV’s exclusive Sky Terrace housing development, is modern, elegant – and also on the cutting edge of energy efficiency. Marc-Michaels’ interiors emphasize the natural beauty of the mountainous landscape, while Infratech heaters blend into the design organically, subtly adding comfort to cold desert nights. We spoke with the elite design firm about how our heaters enhanced the home. Photo via The Wall Street Journal

For over sixty years, Wychmere Beach Club has been one of Cape Cod’s most luxurious, relaxing, and beloved summer destinations. With swimming pools, a private beach, tennis courts, and ocean front dining, the club’s allure relies heavily on outdoor living. When Massachusetts-based architect George Gakidis of Gakidis Stewart Design started working on plans for the Wychmere Pool Bar Pavilion, he knew elegance and efficiency would be equally important when selecting a heating system to keep the guests comfortable. In this interview, we asked him about his inspiration for the design and why he chose Infratech heaters. Photo via Gakidis Stewart Design

"The greatest American architect of all time," as named by the American Institute of Architects, died over 55 years ago, but he's still making headlines today. Frank Lloyd Wright created over 1,100 designs almost half of which were built during his seven decade long career and several of which are currently on the market. Instead of simply touring one of his famous landmarks like Fallingwater or the Guggenheim you can own one of theses masterpieces. Get your checkbook ready, these homes aren’t cheap! Here are our top picks of Frank Lloyd Wright properties currently up for sale. John Storer House - Los Angeles, CA $6,900,000