A software engineer spent six years and roughly $590,000 to create a single-story home on the side of a mountain in Japan.

This build creates a mountain house that blends natural scenery with functional living space. It is safe, scenic, and great ...

Choosing the new-construction route comes with challenges like cost overruns, permitting delays and supply-chain issues, but also the promise of getting a fully customized home. Credit...Kate Warren ...