Russell Hamlet

The son of an architect, Russell Hamlet grew up in Vermont creating various buildings on the family farm. After graduating from architecture school, he moved to the West Coast to work on a really big house; six years later, he moved on to his next project. Russ lives with his wife and son in a 1240-sq.-ft. house on Bainbridge lsland, Wash., and thinks that the choices we make when we build houses affect the environment as much as their occupants. In his practice (www.studiohamlet.com), Russ strives for creative solutions that limit impact on the land, and has worked on a series of small, LEED-certified spec houses. When not at work, Russ scouts out fresh back-country powder to ski through.

Making a Room Under a Deck

A remodel can create an inviting, usable living space under the deck.
Jack-and-Jill Bathrooms

Bathrooms that are connected to and shared by more than one bedroom are called Jack-and-Jill bathrooms, and they can be a good way to make efficient use of space in a modest-size house
Invisible Ventilation for a better Bath

Locating a bath exhaust vent involves both an aesthetic and a practical decision. In this "Drawing Board" article, architect Russell Hamlet shows the typical locations for an exhaust vent, as…
Deck Design Tips

Railing designs and deck-board patterns can improve the view from (and of) your deck.
A Small House That's Designed to Float

A 433-sq.-ft. houseboat showcases nine strategies that can make any small house live large
Light a Bathroom Right

Learn the five-part strategy for achieving good lighting in the bath, and you'll be able to highlight both your own beauty and the room's
Sharing a bathroom

One bathroom designed to serve several bedrooms is a smart strategy for keeping down costs or when building a smaller house
Composing roof penetrations

A litany of options for roof penetrations ensure that this connection stays tight
Big Ideas for Small Houses

Multiuse rooms, built-in furniture, and carefully orchestrated sightlines are just a few of the tools that can help you to get the most out of the space you have
Small Baths That Live Large

Two remodeled bathrooms showcase strategies that make small spaces feel roomy, without big changes.

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