The homes of the future: Amazing pictures of sleek and stylish houses show next generation of American living


These futuristic homes are taking shape on the West Coast - and you don't need a flying Delorian to see them.

With daring new designs, several California-based architectural firms are making waves with concepts that will change what America knows about home design and décor.

California Home + Design is spotlighting several of the homes, as well as the architects who made them possible.



Just plane exquisite: The roof of the 747 Wing House, designed by architect David Hertz, was made out of actual wings from a 747 jumbo jet

Letting some light in: Don't be fooled by this Toro Canyon home's exterior - the inside is extremely colourful

A bridge to somewhere: The Bridge House in San Anselmo is built across a ravine

Unique: The Treehouse, left, offers a breathtaking view of Los Angeles, while the Palms House, right, is spacious and features several balconies



One of the homes, located in Malibu, was redesigned with actual wings from a jumbo jet, which architect David Hertz envisioned after the homeowner came to him with a desire for a curved roof.

The Bridge House, designed by San Francisco-based architect Stanley Staitowitz, is built across a ravine on a 15-acre property in San Anselmo.

Attracting architecture awards and plenty of eyeballs across the country, the unique designs are blowing the roof off conventional homebuilding.



Desert fortress: The iT House, located in the high desert east of Los Angeles, was designed with thick walls, small windows and even rooftop solar panels by architecture firm Taalman and Koch

Green house: This Montecito home was constructed out of eco-friendly materials like steel, glass and concrete

Lifeguard on duty? This home, nestled in California's Wine Country, boast a house, guest house, and a sprawling pool

Location, location, location: The Nakahouse in the Hollywood Hills is a favourite among the architecture crowd