Additions

A Toronto architect updates a traditional cottage for his office and adds a modern three-story home, but you'd never know it from the street by John O'Connor

In San Francisco, simple materials artfully arranged doubled the size of this small row house by Andre Rothblatt

If vinyl’s final, you’d best get the details right. A veteran builder shows how to make it water-resistant and attractive. by Mike Guertin

Low-maintenance materials combine with traditional details in a light-filled addition by Didier Ayel

In a fog about choosing windows? You have to consider glazing systems, window styles and frame materials by Jefferson Kolle

A full-scale drawing reduces the chance of error by Carl Hagstrom

Two methods used to frame wave-like dormers by James Docker

An alternative to wood trim around doors, windows and skylights by Dennis Darrah

by Robin Mark Freeman