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An Accessory Dwelling Unit Becomes a Writer's Retreat in Austin
Designing a modern garage apartment within the wooded hillside yard of this Austin home presented the design team with challenges and rewards
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On the Boards: Modern Organic Spec Home With All the Bells and Whistles
A spec home with a trendy design is perfect for a multitude of homeowners
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A 90-Year-Old Remodel Creates a Beyond Net Zero Home
A complete remodel of a 90-year-old house exceeds net zero energy use by following stringent passive building standards
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Valspar Names 2025 Color of the Year
Encore, a deep shade of blue, was selected for its ‘new-stalgic’ feel
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Building 'Living Architecture'
Master builder Jeff DuBro's novel approach to design and architecture embraces not only how clients intend to live in the home, but also how they intend to live in the surrounding community
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MAREDI Design’s Multicultural Approach to Midwestern Style
With a design approach rooted in sustainability and simplicity, Marc Jambert and Dijana Savic-Jambert are bringing the best of European style to a Midwestern market
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This 2-In-1 Swimming Pool Isn’t What It Seems
A front-to-back walkway connects two swimming pools outside of this waterfront Florida home
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Improve Thermal Performance and Lower Costs
An optimized, value-engineered approach to framing kills two birds with one stone
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A Historical Fix on a Modern Foursquare
The Foursquare is an American architectural staple, but modern building has removed some of its historic details. Restoration expert Brent Hull uses a hypothetical redesign to illustrate the point
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In Business: Modern Design, Compromise, and Money
Custom builder Zane Williams opens up about what it takes to maintain his architectural vision, from handling clients and staying true to his fluid style, to the importance of transparency and how a slush fund avoids awkward conversations mid-construction
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A Lakefront Dock That Embraces Indoor/Outdoor Living
This screened dock on Hog Pen Creek in Austin, Texas takes its design cues from the home's numerous indoor/outdoor living spaces
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Finding the Best Angle—a Lake Austin Dock Framed to Fit the Home’s Sight Lines
This two-tiered waterfront dock on Lake Austin was constructed on an angle to provide homeowners with the best views of the lake from every room in the house
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Detailing for Dissimilar Materials
Creating adequate separation between materials is critical to mitigating cracks (and worse) along cementitious surfaces.
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Small-Duct, High-Velocity HVAC: What It Is and Why It Pairs Well With Modular Homes
Modular home manufacturers, builders, and owners now have many choices when it comes to indoor climate systems, but small-duct, high-velocity (SDHV) systems may be the perfect fit for these types of homes