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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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Bauhaus School of Design | All Over Modern
The philosophy of the German Bauhaus school of art and design drives this Dallas-based custom builder
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Q + A: The Art of Craft
John Hourihan talks about the vintage approach for home building details and for customer service.
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Custom Remodel: Welcome Changes for Tudor Home
This century-old Tudor remodel transformed a house with dark spaces and little connection to the outdoors into a space with light and attributes that suited the family's lifestyle and tastes
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Custom Remodel: Bringing It Back, Brick by Brick
A century-old red-brick home seemed like a straightforward renovation, but ...
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Custom Remodel: A Childhood Log Cabin Grows Up
Renovating an entire house isn’t always the most economical option, but it offers a host of other benefits
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Hidden Touch: How to Hide Audio and Video Elements in a Custom Home
There are plenty of solutions to make home tech devices unobtrusive in a custom home
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Art of Remodeling
I once interviewed a young architect who lamented that the bulk of her design commissions were for remodeling work. Hungry and ambitious, she was on…
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Rural Retreat: A Minimalist Getaway in Nova Scotia Relies On the Strength and Beauty of Wood
Wood is always the standard for residential construction in the Maritimes
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Expansive Windows Give Suburban Home an Indoor/Outdoor Connection
This home's indoor-outdoor integration plays a role in an illinois family’s quality of life.
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Passive House Principles
A seaside retreat follows the Passive House standard to maximize energy efficiency