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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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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.
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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.
Case Studies
Custom Remodel: Welcome Changes for an Old Tudor
A remodel transforms a dark, century-old Tudor house with little connection to the outdoors into a welcoming home with abundant natural light and attributes suited to 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