John and Brian take a look at Eichler houses from the curb in this episode, exploring some of the unique colors and fence options that are common. What do home owners do with their atriums? What are some best practices for landscaping? E3 packs in tons of great tips for improving and maintaining the exterior of a mid-century modern house.

Episode 2 joins John and Brian as they discuss the geographic layout of Eichler-designed houses across the United States including how some of the categorically unique neighbors might have pro and cons depending on a buyers needs. Highlights include an introduction to the legendary Case Study homes, best bang-for-the-buck and help defining what type of Eichler might be "right" for you. John also shares a little more history on the evolution of the Eichler as well as his favorite house models. The episode makes a perfect companion for anyone looking to learn a little more about the iconic slice of mid century modern architecture, or someone interested in taking the first steps to buy into one of the unique communities.

Brian and John kick off the season with an introduction to mid-century modern design in architecture and a short history of Eicher homes. They discuss where the Eichler and MCM movement sits today, as well as how the communities have developed and evolved over the years. What makes an Eichler house special? Why are they so interesting to live in? A solid listen for anyone looking to buy or update an Eichler house.