in this image a person is walking down a sidewalk in front of a white house with a black roof the house has a brick facade and a white door the person is carrying a bag possibly a backpack or a handbag the scene appears to be in black and white giving it a classic or vintage feel to modernize the building one could consider replacing the brick facade with a more contemporary material such as glass or metal panels the black roof could be replaced with a more modern color or material such as solar panels the white door could be updated with a more modern design such as a sliding glass door or a door with a large window in terms of materials the house could be made with more sustainable and energy efficient materials such as reclaimed wood bamboo or eco friendly insulation the windows could be replaced with energy efficient glass and the roof could be made with solar panels to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability overall modernizing the building would involve a combination of updating the exterior design materials and technology to create a more contemporary and environmentally friendly structure architecture
