On April 28 the National Building Museum (NBM) will open House & Home, a long-term exhibition with multiple educational events devoted to exploring the evolution and meaning of house versus home.
Reasonably priced zero-lot homes with smart outdoor spaces are filling an important void in one California marketplace.
Designed to maximize a sloping lot, these plans offer walkout basements or drive-under garages. The benefit to buyers is space created for outdoor living, whether on decks, balconies, or porches.
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In this trend report, scores of new ideas from architects and designers are distilled into 20 interesting concepts to consider.
BUILDER's annual architecture, design and planning competition celebrates its 30th anniversary and is now accepting submissions.
In-law suites and bonus rooms are on an upswing, the builder says.
The project’s innovative architecture allows the forward-thinking home to fit beautifully into its surroundings.
Collegiate teams used regional vernacular for inspiration.
With a price tag of $60 million, the recently completed mansion may be the area's most expensive ever.
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The quarterly survey reports that buyers are exchanging high-end specialties for practical home offices.
Vincent Petrarca's design/build firm competes with top architects in design and with luxury tract builders on cost.
The homes will consume up to 90% less energy than a typical home.
Green design plays a major role.
Dramatic geometry and a subtle palette of colors and materials give this new Northern California house an assertive yet respectful presence in its rural landscape.
Carney Logan Burke designed a family friendly residence in Jackson Hole.
Combining a roofed shelter and a trellised seating area, this pool pavilion draws on traditional Indian architecture.
An airy kitchen/family room also serves as a film screening room.
While they might call the South home, wide porches and breezy layouts are welcome features just about everywhere.
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While the cooperation of everyone involved is necessary to make a project truely green, who should take the lead and what are the supporting roles?
These plans make the most of waterfront property.