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What Makes for Good Design?

A few things to look for when determining if a house is well-designed.
Texas Homestead Revived

Builder/designer Richard Laughlin shores up a sagging 1800s farmhouse and uses salvaged materials to enhance its rustic character.
A Solar-Centric Build

Energy-smart technologies and contemporary architectural details make this house an excellent example of streamlined net-zero design.
Hidden in Plain Sight

Masking the garage in this historic-district-adjacent home meant creating a traditional entryway centered on the garage windows rather than the front door.
Protection from Solar Gain

This Pennsylvana farmhouse-style home uses sliding-shade screens to allow in daylight without too much heat.
Timber-Frame Transformation

To satisfy a client’s desire for lots of exposed structure, a builder removes conventional roof framing to make way for custom trusses.
Form and Function Refresh

SHED Architecture renovates a midcentury modern home on a steep Seattle lot.
Eco-Conscious and Scandinavian-Inspired

An architect and his wife salvage all they can from the original house on this neighborhood lot in Minneapolis before designing and building their own dream home on the site.
Structural Statement

An exposed steel moment frame meets code requirements, allowing for a large open kitchen and dining-room space.
Multipurpose Plan

A number of cost-saving measures results in a well-organized farmhouse and separate guest dwelling built on a tight budget.

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