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Clever design solutions for unique residential projects.
Merging Ancient Construction With Modern Living
This vacation home pushes the boundaries of traditional log construction techniques and incorporates elegant details elevating this typically rustic building method
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How the Zero Energy Ready Home Update Emphasizes Resilience and Decarbonization
ZERH Version 2, released in December of 2022, will boost the efficiency and performance of single-family homes, preparing them for the increasingly oppressive weather
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Lateral Thinking for a Custom Vertical Fireplace
This one-of-a-kind fireplace takes modern design to new heights
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Making a Home Among the Redwoods
Designing a not-cramped-feeling, three-bedroom home on a tight lot surrounded by protected redwoods was no easy task. But through high ceilings, abundant glazing, and thoughtful spatial detailing, architect Heidi Richardson achieved the improbable.
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Modern Love
I have a confession to make: I always tell people I prefer modern architecture, but that’s not the whole story. The truth is, my architectural…
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Q+A: Essential Storytelling
Cristina Casañas-Judd and General Judd of Me and General Design speak with Custom Builder about their roots and their take on current housing design.
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Guest Columnist: The Folly of Style in 2021
The inane war brewing between two camps in architecture
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Design Details: Stairways
This staircase not only connects the first and second floors; it opens the house to the backyard.
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Design Spotlight: Messy Kitchens by Cheryl Kees Clendenon
Coffee pot filling station, wine bar, under counter storage, it's all there in Cheryl Kees Clendenon's messy kitchen design.
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Design Spotlight: Messy Kitchens by Schumacher Homes
The messy kitchen has become a favorite trend for many homeowners.
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High-Performance Custom Homes: Systemic Sustainability in Cape Cod
This Cap Cod home achieves energy efficiency and high performance with common materials
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High-Performance Custom Home: Putting Down Roots With the Dogtrot Barn
A custom home in Wyoming uses barn-inspired forms to express its agrarian heritage and ensure durability, while offering comfort and a healthy indoor environment for its occupants
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High-Performance Custom Home: Transforming Old Into Net Zero
Architect Donald Powers wanted his 100-year-old cottage to be the epitome of energy efficiency. So he transformed it into a net-zero home.