The book presents 33 individually designed homes from the turn of the century to the end of the 2010s. The houses differ from both mainstream mass-produced houses and from each other, in that they have been designed according to the wishes of the residents. They represent modern lifestyles lived close
to nature. They are beautiful, light-filled spaces, with stylish interior designs and sustainable natural materials such as wood.
The houses are presented through a selection of photographs, drawings and texts. In his broad-ranging introductory article,architect Harri Hautajarvi tells about the history of Finnish single-family house design, the cultural changes in dwelling, and
current solutions for sustainable building. The book offers useful information and practical beauty for all those fascinated by such houses.