Historic Roots
Origins of the Eichlers and other mid-century modern homes
Falling for a Futuro
A tenacious California architect takes on the restoration of his out-of-this-world dream home
The Summit (a.k.a. the Eichler Summit)
Once a tower of controversy and Eichler's dream, meet this legend of 'non-pretentious elegance'
Eichler vs. Eichler
Despite a domineering father he battled head-to-head, Ned Eichler forged his own path—beyond Eichler Homes
Joe Eichler Profile
Eichler's iron will, steadfast vision, and unwavering integrity were vital to his success as merchant builder
Eichler Architect, Bob Anshen: Self-Made Man
The Bay Area architect was a mastermind whose inventions included Eichler homes—and himself
Touching the Soul: In Memoriam, Ernie Braun (1921-2010)
Photographer Ernie Braun helped to define the Eichler home—but architecture was only a start
Historic Quest: Exploding the Myths of Historic District Designation
What it means to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Historic Quest: Eichlers in the National Register
At last—Eichlers get their place in history, reach the National Register of Historic Places
Roots of the Eichler Gable
The soaring central peak took the Eichler design to new heights—with drama and greater buyer appeal
Eichler Subdivisions: Eichler's Early Years: 1951-'52
Award-winning experiments of design innovation—touring Eichler's early California subdivisions
The Mystery of the Eichler Atrium
An inside look at the 'hole in the house' sheds light on when and how the Eichler atrium was born
The House that 'Home' Built
When national TV put Eichler Homes at center stage with the ambitious "House that 'Home' Built" program
Architect Aaron Green
When Joe Eichler met architect Aaron Green—a 'lost' Eichler development that broke the design mold
Meet Builder Robert Rummer
Much more than a coincidence—when the Eichler modern aesthetic rose up in the suburbs of Portland
Image That Moved Eichler
Touching image of inspiration that stirred Eichler's soul—two boys, two races, one poignant photograph
Architect A. Quincy Jones
Touring California with architect A. Quincy Jones—the remarkable modern designs of Jones & Emmons
Eichler's Atherton Home
Bound for glory: the original Atherton home in which builder Joe Eichler relived his F.L. Wright experience
The 'Life' House
Eichler meets revered architect Pietro Belluschi—and builds a multi-level showpiece for Life magazine
Last Days of Eichler Homes
A great building machine hits rock bottom—when Eichler's urban high-rise gamble toppled his company
