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2012 Fine Homebuilding HOUSES Award Winners
comments (0) April 25th, 2012 in Blogs
Official Fine Homebuilding Post, editor
Fine Homebuilding 2012 HOUSES Awards Winners
Read the articles and watch the videos about all of the award winning homes in the Fine Homebuilding 2012 HOUSES issue.
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Best Small Home of the Year: Matt Hutchins of CAST Architecture Our award goes to Matt for the backyard cottage he designed in Seattle, Wash. In only 800 sq. ft. of living space, he created a comfortable home filled with daylight and rich in details. The small house feels spacious, encourages outdoor living and is a premier example of an alternative housing opportunity emerging in the Pacific Northwest. Watch the video Read the article (online-member) |
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Best Energy-Smart Home Award: Chris Larson With passive-solar strategies at its core, the home that Chris designed is just as much about the homeowners' lifestyle as it is about energy use. A sensible combination of a tight building envelope and practical mechanical systems conserves energy, requiring only a moderately sized renewable power plant-for hot water and electricity-to balance energy use and production. Watch the video Read the article (online-member) |
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Best Retirement Home of the Year: Duncan McPherson of Samsel Architects Our award goes to Duncan for the beautiful farmhouse he designed in Mars Hill, N.C. The accessible floor plan, brought to life with a palette of simple, attractive, and durable materials, makes this home an exceptional example of sensible design in residential architecture. Watch the video Read the article (online-member) |
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