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    Black stain luminary

    Sonneman – A Way 
of Light

    The luminaires come in three lengths—24 inches, 36 inches, and 48 inches
    Dec. 24, 2020
    Side view of invisible smart lock

    Invisible Smart Lock

    Level Lock is the world’s first invisible smart lock
    Dec. 24, 2020

    Design Spotlight: Messy Kitchens by Cheryl Kees Clendenon

    Coffee pot filling station, wine bar, under counter storage, it's all there in Cheryl Kees Clendenon's messy kitchen design.
    Dec. 24, 2020
    The Country Kitchen for Schumacher Homes' Messy Kitchen design

    Design Spotlight: Messy Kitchens by Schumacher Homes

    The messy kitchen has become a favorite trend for many homeowners.
    Dec. 24, 2020

    Q + A: Designing a Sustainable Future

    Stephanie Horowitz, of ZeroEnergy Design, talks about how builders and designers can dip into energy-efficient homes and embrace sustainable building
    Dec. 24, 2020
    Smart home built by Compo Builders

    One Custom Builder's Model for Staying Ahead of the Curve

    In an unusual move for a custom builder, Compo Builders is using a model home to showcase cutting-edge technology
    Dec. 23, 2020
    Poplar wood cladding on exterior of Cape Cod high-performance house

    High-Performance Custom Homes: Systemic Sustainability in Cape Cod

    Merging his extensive background in building science with his architecture skills gives Steven Baczek the ability to build custom homes that will last a long time and look good...
    Dec. 23, 2020
    High-performance home exterior of Dogtrot, in Jackson Hole, Wyo.

    High-Performance Custom Home: Putting Down Roots With the Dogtrot Barn

    A custom home in Wyoming uses barn-inspired forms to express its agrarian heritage and ensure durability, while offering comfort and a healthy indoor environment for its occupants...
    Dec. 23, 2020
    Cottage with solar array on garage in high-performance, net zero house at Jamestown, R.I.

    High-Performance Custom Home: Transforming Old Into Net Zero

    Architect Donald Powers wanted his 100-year-old cottage to be the epitome of energy efficiency. So he transformed it into a net-zero home.
    Dec. 23, 2020

    Cool Wine Storage

    Wine storage and refrigerated drawers in one unit
    Dec. 16, 2020
    Exterior of house built by U of Kansas architecture students

    Case Study: The Studio 804 Learning Experience

    The latest project from Studio 804, a design/build course for architecture students at the University of Kansas, brings together aesthetic and environmental ideals
    Dec. 16, 2020