New Construction

Here are the many ways one builder uses a free design program to avoid complications, to plan more efficiently, and to raise the quality of his work.by Matt Jackson

An affordable, custom home combines modular units with on-site construction, shedding light on the strengths and weaknesses of factory-built homesby Chris Ermides

Learn about two fundamental design consideration to add flow to a floor planby Katie Hutchison

In New York state, a new house combines compound curves and energy-saving detailsby Kurt Ofer

A prize-winning deck, art in the garden, a house with a waterwheel, and more. . .

Defined by a mosaic of indoor and outdoor spaces, a new house tames the sun and adapts a traditional Southwest style for an established neighborhoodby Murray Silverstein, Barbara Winslow

A first-time home designer nails it with an updated farmhouse that includes double-duty spaces, a serious mudroom, and a five-star energy ratingby Diane Kolak

Factory finishes for wood and fiber cement offer countless color choices and a paint job guaranteed for up to 25 yearsby John Ross

A contest-winning design squeezes a vaulted living room, a master suite, and room to breathe onto a pencil-thin lotby Roxana Vargas Greenan, Trent Greenan

Passive survivability is a life-safety issue. How long could you live in your house without power or fuel?by Alex Wilson

Resourceful homeowners apply Duo Dickinson's "10 steps to reduce an architect's fees" to rebuild the home they lost in a fireby Robyn Aitken

Overlooking Maine’s rocky coastline, this summer getaway follows the site’s contours and takes on the color of the forestby Roc Caivano

An architect explains how to use the six principles of massing to shape a distinctive small homeby Jeremiah Eck

Proven ways to save the design team’s time and your moneyby Duo Dickinson

A first-time owner/builder with a modest budget pools talent and resources to create an energy-efficient cottage with rich Craftsman detailsby Brett Salter

A new home combines privacy, daylight, and durability, and fits comfortably into a traditional neighborhoodby Charlie Witzke

An innovative solar-heating system is the foundation of an artist’s small country house, where an equally smart plan accommodates both life and workby Charles Miller

With a durable exterior and a surprising daylit interior, this neighborhood home remains private even as its walls fold open onto a neat courtyardby David Hall

This concept home shows how smart design, advanced building practices, and modern technologies improve livability and energy performanceby Rob Yagid