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An Artistic Use of Dramatic Lighting

This 7,500-square-foot Lake Winnebago home nicknamed "The Retreat" is an example of how significant an impact dramatic lighting can have on a home's aesthetic

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An Open-Air Balcony That Functions Like a Birdcage

The oceanfront porch on this Alys Beach home opens to expansive views of the Gulf Coast

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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

Case Studies

Building a ‘Happy Place’ on Florida’s Waterfront

Designing and building a custom waterfront home requires experience, expertise, and a good team—which is exactly what this client got

Projects

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

Design

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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The Fundamental Integration of Sustainability and Architecture

California architect Ryan McDaniel provides real-world insights and examples into how he approaches sustainability for his projects. 

Construction

Detailing for Dissimilar Materials

Creating adequate separation between materials is critical to mitigating cracks (and worse) along cementitious surfaces.

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