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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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Coming Soon: The New American Remodel 2019
The 2019 New American Remodel will blend modern design with a farm-to-table lifestyle
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Clip-Together Building System Adapts to Regional Codes
A team from a German university has developed a clip-together wood structural system that can be adapted to regional building codes. ClipHut is…
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Never Short On Space
Home prices are high, inventories are shallow, and personal savings are rising, which is leading everyone to say 2018 is the year of remodeling.…
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Backstory: Good Chemistry
A scientist and an accountant combine their varied skills in a sustainable building company
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Energy Efficiency: Getting to Net Zero
Homes that meet Passive House standards require less investment in solar to achieve net zero
Design Spotlight
Design Spotlight: Surfaces + Textures by Wendy Ackerman
An artist's viewpoint and a talented tile setter created these original mosiac designs
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Surfaces + Textures by Tina Ramchandani and Maureen McDermott
Creating drama with wallpaper, slabs, and faux concrete
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Surfaces + Textures by Jennifer Stoner
Making bold statements and subtle accents with wall (and ceiling) paper
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Cottage Industry for Vacation Homes
Two modest-size homes that welcome the vacation crowd in comfort and style