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Clever design solutions for unique residential projects.
A Case for Compact Duct Layouts
Energy and building codes now require a high level of insulation, high-performance glazing, and better air sealing—compact duct layouts may help
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Guest Column: Blurred Lines
Using floor-to-ceiling sliding or folding glass doors is an effective means of enhancing the connection between interior spaces and the outdoors.
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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
Case Studies
Case Study: Opening Up a Former Apartment Building
The architects of a San Francisco home solve the problem of a missing backyard
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Case Studies
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
Editorial/Topical
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…
Case Studies
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
Design Spotlight
Design Spotlight: Powder Rooms by Janet Brooks
For Janet Brooks designing powder rooms is the icing on the cake, providing an opportunity to be a little outrageous.
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Q&A: Form and Feng Shui
Joanna Lily Wong’s feng shui principles and designs embrace luxury, without sacrificing practicality or creativity
Design Spotlight
Design Spotlight: Powder Rooms by Renata Buenrostro, AIA
The powder room can be the jewel box and the most unexpected space in a home
Architecture
Q&A: Embracing the Creativity and Authenticity of Classic Architecture
Architect Andrew B. Cogar on tradition, teamwork, and sustainability in classical/historical architecture.