1. Tucson Three cubes of rusted steel and glass cluster together to create this award-winning two-bedroom home, located on four and a half acres near Saguaro National Park. The interior features maple walls, floors, and ceilings throughout. $975,000. Lyn Papanikolas, Long Realty Company, (520) 465-1889
2. Ada, Mich. Set on 20 wooded acres, this three-bedroom home was designed by Dirk Lohan, the grandson of Mies van der Rohe. It features 12- to 16-foot-long glass walls in every room, and it’s capped by a rooftop deck. $995,000. Michael Doriean, Greenridge Realty, Inc., (616) 974-6724
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4. Bedford, N.Y. Located on a gated 19-acre estate, this five-bedroom home recently underwent a full renovation. The property includes a spring-fed rock quarry for swimming, a skating pond, a waterfall, and groomed trails. $5,950,000. Caroline Shepherd, Houlihan Lawrence/Christie’s International Real Estate, (914) 234-0506
5. Seattle This floating home is docked on downtown Seattle’s Lake Union, a freshwater lake connected by a canal to Puget Sound. The three-level structure features three bedrooms, a roof deck, two fireplaces, and radiant heat. $3,450,000. Rick Miner and Mary Norris, Coldwell Banker Bain, (206) 713-2151
6. Chicago Built just three years ago, this four-bedroom home features floor-to-ceiling windows and custom white-oak paneling, cabinets, and doors. The property includes a private patio and a garage with a green-roof system. $2,600,000. Randy McGhee, Koenig & Strey Real Living/Christie’s International Real Estate, (312) 893-3566
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7. Austin This three-bedroom home is located in Agave, a new Austin neighborhood comprised entirely of homes built in a modernist style. The house includes many earth-friendly features, including bamboo flooring, a tankless water heater, and Silestone kitchen countertops. $239,900. Doreen Zelma, Sky Realty Austin, (512) 761-0567
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