Houses Awards Winners - Fine Homebuilding

2020 Best New Home: Science Drives Design

The need for special indoor conditions affects the shape and layout of a new build.
2020 Best Remodel: Two Structures, Two Treatments

A restored Massachusetts farmhouse receives a modern addition inspired by traditional New England barns.
2020 Editor’s Choice: Island Inspiration

An admirable team effort results in a modest, modern home at ease in its rural setting.
2020 Readers’ Choice: Contemporary Farmhouse

A narrow lot and custom garage drive the design of this four-volume home.
Best Remodel 2019: A Greek Revival is Born Again

Within the existing footprint and with respect for its historic character, an 1850s home is revived from disrepair and reconfigured with a modern floor plan.
Best Traditional Home 2019: House of Tudor

A blandly-styled, ho-hum home is gutted and reborn.
Best Small Home 2019: Small and Skinny Spec Home

This 1650-sq.-ft. urban home challenges market norms with a thoughtful modern design.
Best Energy Smart Home 2019: DIY Passive House

This is the story of a house, a rain tank, an incredible view, and two homeowners who didn’t quite realize what they were getting themselves into.
Best New Home 2019: 21st-Century Modern Farmhouse Gets the Big Things Right

This compact, innovative home manages design and construction best practices on a budget.
Editor’s Choice 2019: Rugged Modernism

Ricon Ranch is a home that was inspired by and is exceptionally sensitive to its fragile surroundings.

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2020 Best New Home: Science Drives Design

2020 Best Remodel: Two Structures, Two Treatments

2020 Editor’s Choice: Island Inspiration

2020 Readers’ Choice: Contemporary Farmhouse

Best Remodel 2019: A Greek Revival is Born Again

Best Traditional Home 2019: House of Tudor

Best Small Home 2019: Small and Skinny Spec Home

Best Energy Smart Home 2019: DIY Passive House

Best New Home 2019: 21st-Century Modern Farmhouse Gets the Big Things Right

Editor’s Choice 2019: Rugged Modernism

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