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tag: contemporary

Smart Design Advice for Hot & Humid Climates (i.e. The South)

Matt Risinger, Blogger | May 18th, 2012

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

RYagid, senior editor | April 24th, 2012

An architecture firm known for ecologically sensitive design creates an off-the-grid cabin in the woods of California

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Exterior Patio

JonF, member | April 23rd, 2012

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

RYagid, senior editor | March 28th, 2012

A University of Oregon professor designed her family home to respect its steep, natural setting.

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Fine Homebuilding is On Pinterest

RYagid, senior editor | February 21st, 20122 comments

Check out the Fine Homebuilding boards on Pinterest for design inspiration

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Midwestern Modern

RYagid, senior editor | February 6th, 2012

An efficient, modern home sits lightly on its steeply sloping lot

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The Hazel River Cabin

RYagid, senior editor | January 20th, 2012

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

RYagid, senior editor | January 9th, 20122 comments

A modern built-in accomodates TV and stereo storage

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Transformed Basement to Lower Level

NJarchitect, member | December 2nd, 2011

550 S.F. Great Room in custom maple veneer panles. Panels, millwork, and wood furniture designed, fabricated and installed by owner/architect John T Conroy in New Jersey.

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The House You Didn't See

RYagid, senior editor | November 18th, 2011

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

RYagid, senior editor | October 5th, 201110 comments

What a well designed, small studio can teach us about designing better homes.

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A Fresh Take on Traditional Architecture

RYagid, senior editor | September 21st, 2011

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

TheTimberTailor, member | September 7th, 2011

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

RYagid, senior editor | August 30th, 20112 comments

Welcome 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

RYagid, senior editor | June 28th, 2011

Create a flexible home with innovative space saving furniture

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Cargotecture: Would You Live in a Metal Box?

RYagid, senior editor | June 21st, 201112 comments

Some people think shipping containers make great homes; some think they're just weird

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Dog days of April

gordf, member | May 19th, 2011

A modest house on the ocean on Vancouver Island in beautiful BC.  Designed for the new seismic regulations.  House is separate from the garage which will have a second floor suitenbsp...

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Siting a House

JW_Mejia, Blogger | May 14th, 2011

Things to consider when you want to take advantage of the sun's free energy.

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Super-mod deck

russelld01, member | December 7th, 20102 comments

THis was a fun project, for a cabinetmaker frind of mine-- needless to say, he's particular about the details.  everything is cantilevered, the deck, the stairs.  And the trim board at the...

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Roof Top Rigid Foam - Taking Efficiency Through The Roof

Matt Risinger, Blogger | September 23rd, 20106 comments

Over the last year I've really been working on how to get my houses to the next level of greater energy efficiency and this video will show you my latest secret. We're laying down a thick layer of rigid ISO foam boards on top of the roof.

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