Susan Bady, Senior Editor

Resilient design creates homes that can survive natural disasters and stay functional in the aftermath

These custom homes captured top honors in the 2017 Best in American Living Awards with their brillant synthesis of design and craftsmanship

Thoughtfully designed, scaled-down homes are more sustainable, enabling clients to live well with less

No eclecticism here--these two custom homes are authentic examples of modern and Shingle-style architecture

Building a foundation on a challenging site takes planning, patience, and a collaborative attitude

Three Platinum winners from the 2016 Best in American Living Awards show how custom is done

These scaled-down, efficiently designed homes show how beautiful small can be