Ultimate Homes

Hawaiis stunning scenery, white sand beaches, and tropical weather draw manybut to live here, these six homeowners built homes tough enough to withstand tsunamis, heavy rain, and powerful earthquakes.

Mountains. For generations, adventurers have always been drawn by their grandeur and their power. Meet six homeowners who had enough inspiration and drive to build their dream homes in such difficult and remote locations.

Most homes are built on solid groundbut these stunning floating homes require serious engineering, patience, and money. For those who can make it work, life on the water means waking up anchored in paradise.

The U.S. South's swamps are home to many unique properties. But building here means facing heat, humidity, shifting soil, and constant flood risk.

Tiny homes may be small, but building one takes big planning. These six homeowners downsized, simplified, and reimagined their livesproving that less space can lead to greater freedom and reward.

From the Virgin Islands to Georgias marshes, these six homeowners use every resource to build their dream homes surrounded by waterprojects that demand skill, patience, and plenty of creativity.

These six homes take underground living to the extreme. To make their subterranean dreams a reality, the homeowners must follow expert adviceand dig deep into their pockets to build below the surface.

These homeowners are chasing waterfront dreamsocean, lake, or lagoon. The views are worth it, but wild weather, unstable ground, and tough construction make the journey just as challenging as the destination.

From treehouses to themed cottages and frozen Alaska retreats, these six entrepreneurs turned their dream escapes into unique getawaysproving that the best way to leave it all behind is to share paradise with others.

There is more than what meets the eye as homeowners across America take you inside their mind-blowing hidden rooms. Blending wild fantasy with modern luxury, brilliant architects tackle challenging requests to make their clients dreams come true.