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Clever design solutions for unique residential projects.
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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Case Studies
Case Study: Opening Up a Former Apartment Building
The architects of a San Francisco home arrive at a smart solution to address the problem of a missing backyard
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Design/Build: High Design Hopes
Learn how a Minneapolis design/build firm convinced clients that less is more for their custom-built home
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Design Details: Above the Fray
In a densely populated Seattle neighborhood, two adjacent infill sites were developed: The Lookout and Shake Shacks
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Design/Build: Perfecting the Design, Controlling the Build
Design/build allows firms to guide clients toward smart design decisions, while anticipating construction challenges
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Vacation Places
The vacation home has always had a special appeal. Whether it was wealthy industrialists of the 19th century, middle-class families in the North and…
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Design Detail: Moody Blues Between Home Offices
See the creative solution for keeping his and her home offices separate and private
Design Spotlight
His Closet by Yelena Gerts
Yelena Gerts creates a his closet with the vibe of a Rodeo Drive upscale men's clothing boutique
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Primary Closets by Angelica Henry Design
Angelica Henry designs for his and her closets that accommodate and show off the clients' wardrobes and favorites
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Q+A: Commercial Cues for Flex and ADU Design
A husband and wife team start a design/build company, bringing workplace and wellness attributes to flex space and ADU design
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Great Escapes: Restoring a Texas Vacation Ranch
Custom vacation houses that celebrate their natural surroundings, lightening up a Texas ranch