The American Institute of Architecture just announced the winners of their 2009 Housing Awards.  These represent the best and brightest examples of home design throughout the country over the last year.  Here are the homes I’d choose myself, photographs courtesy of the Wall Street Journal.  If anyone knows of interior shots, send a link in the comments!

Chuckanut Drive Residence – Bellingham, Washington
The Miller | Hull Partnership

Laidley Street Residence – San Francisco, California
Zack / de Vito Architecture

Glade House – Lake Forest, Illinois
Frederick Phillips and Associates

700 Palms Residence – Venice, California
Ehrlich Architects

House at Sagaponac – Wainscott, New York
TsAO & McKOWN Architects