Robert M. Cain picks his favorite modern and traditional products. More
As an exercise in green design, this LEED Platinum–certified house puts a check in every column: passive solar, active solar, rainwater collection, natural daylighting and ventilation, energy-efficient electrical and mechanical systems, resource-conserving materials, a tight building envelope, low-VOC finishes, and no-irrigation landscaping. What got the attention of our judges, though, was that its environmental ethos also yields a thoroughly pleasing aesthetic experience. More
The Custom Home Design Awards judges rhapsodized over this covered pier in South Carolina. More
When South Carolina general contractor Wallie Hiers decided to build a home for himself and his family, his top priorities were ample views, natural light, and cross ventilation. More
Among America's great cities, perhaps none so prides itself on being different as San Francisco. More
