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Smart Design Advice for Hot & Humid Climates (i.e. The South)
Architect Peter Pfeiffer talks about how to utilize smart design for a house in a hot climate zone. His green building advice is practical and following his advice will result in a house that's well designed for the rigors of a hot climate. If you want a comfortable, efficient, durable house and you live in the South then this video will give you tons to think about.
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Off-The-Grid Straw Bale Getaway
1 commentAn architecture firm known for ecologically sensitive design creates an off-the-grid cabin in the woods of California
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Exterior Patio
New exterior patio including covered fireplace pit and water features. This was part of a remodel to Geodesic dome origianally built in the 70's
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The Professor's House
A University of Oregon professor designed her family home to respect its steep, natural setting.
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Fine Homebuilding is On Pinterest
2 commentsCheck out the Fine Homebuilding boards on Pinterest for design inspiration
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The Hazel River Cabin
See how one architect successfully transformed a historic 1794 toll keeper's log cabin into a unique, modern home.
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A Custom Built-In Entertainment Center
2 commentsA modern built-in accomodates TV and stereo storage
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The House You Didn't See
Andrew Jacobson’s kitchen appears on the cover of our latest Kitchens & Baths issue. Now take a look at the rest of the house.
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Lessons From a Small Studio
10 commentsWhat a well designed, small studio can teach us about designing better homes.
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A Fresh Take on Traditional Architecture
How a New England architect gives her traditionally inspired homes a contemporary look
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How To Use SketchUp's "Photo Match" Feature to Efficiently Design Remodeling Projects
See how importing digital photos into SketchUp can jump-start the design process and aid bidding and selling your next built-in cabinet project.
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Our New Design Blog
2 commentsWelcome to Fine Homebuilding's new blog, where we'll help you design inspiring homes.
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Furniture That Can Change the Way You Design
Create a flexible home with innovative space saving furniture
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Cargotecture: Would You Live in a Metal Box?
12 commentsSome people think shipping containers make great homes; some think they're just weird
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Siting a House
Things to consider when you want to take advantage of the sun's free energy.
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Hidden rain gutters and down spouts
2 commentsHidden rain gutters and downspouts on the Rainmaker House 2051 Hillside Drive. http://www.therainmakerhouse.com I've never liked the tacked on look of conventional aluminum gutters and down spouts...
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Sagamore Island
This narrow island is not large, but it works hard at the center of the kitchen. A practical rectangular shape is really part of a larger circular composition that includes the adjacent eatin...
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Hawaii Condo Kitchen
Hawaii townhouse condo kitchen completely gutted and remodeled as part of a whole house renovation by the homeowner.
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
