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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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Traditional Architecture With A Twist
Historic house shapes merged with modern features satisfy a variety of client wish lists while making neighbors happy
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Design Spotlight: Home Offices by Rob Turner
A key element is capturing what is important to the homeowners and then creating a backdrop that expresses who they are while still making the room reflect the architectural detailing of the house.
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Design Spotlight: Home Offices by K. Tyler
A home office for her, a home office for him, and then there's the historical renovation with lacquered walls
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Design Details: Wine Room That Looks Like a Wine Basket
Building a wine room out of Napa vineyard oak barrels. Now why didn't someone else think of that?
Case Studies
Urban Jungle: Infill in San Francisco
Fitting a new construction into a 25-foot wide lot
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Urban Jungle: Infill in Chicago
Executing a successful custom home on an infill lot requires that you build good relationship and a thoughtful structure
Case Studies
Dark Materials Tell the Story of This Home's Past
This house memorializes the owners’ previous abode, which had been destroyed by an electrical fire
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Selections Strategy
Collaboration holds the key to a smoother selections process that satisfies both client and builder
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Design Details: Mosaic Magic
This mosiac mural not only is the focal point of the room but a fun way to personalize the space