Houses By Design - Fine Homebuilding

Sustainable Home in the Twin Cities
This net-zero home achieves a low carbon footprint with recycled, inexpensive, and energy-efficient details.
At the Juncture of Historic and Passive
Traditional Cape Cod elements mix with more modern details in an environmentally conscious home.
A Modern and Affordable Prefab Home
Both cost-efficient and lovely to look at, this prototype of a line of prefabricated homes has striking yet economical details.
Energy Efficient on Multiple Levels
This contemporary home is built on the foundation of a razed house and is characterized by exposed steel framing.
Architecture for an Open but Cozy Home
This home's two-story, open design makes it great for entertaining guests while also providing a sense of privacy and comfort.
Adapting the New England-Style Home to Texas
Millwork and paneling add a traditional Northeast style while a brick façade and metal windows add contrast.
High Ceilings in the Hills
Designed with inspiration from locations in Europe and on the East and West Coasts, this custom home encapsulates openness and airiness.
Updating A Cabin for Energy Efficiency
A 1970s kit house in Northern Minnesota is updated for year-round use with expansive glazing.
Remodeling A Low-Maintenance Bungalow
This Cape renovation involved lifting the entire structure onto a new solid foundation with helical piles.
Steel Sheet Piling Supports This House in the Dunes
This seasonal lakehouse retreat sits on top of a bluff with a modern open plan and floor-to-ceiling windows.

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