Pivot-Point Solution

Site restrictions and environmental concerns required a "bend" at the center of the house, which keeps the scale in check.
Historic House, Contemporary Floor Plan

Major changes were made in this whole-house remodel to create a modest and period-appropriate look.
High Design at Home in Nature

A net-zero home sited to connect to its rural setting earns LEED for Homes certification.
Retrofit of a Timber-Frame Farmhouse

A design/build team performs a small miracle on a dilapidated 1850s home.
Celebrating Efficient Post-and-Beam Construction

An old barn is transformed into a high-performance home that highlights the structure's original framing.
Building a Prototype For Net-Zero Neighborhoods

Green-building strategies and low-carbon materials define the design of this cluster of energy-efficient, solar-powered homes.
A Loft to Meet Code

Satisfying the local requirements for a sleeping loft proved a challenge for the owner of this accessory dwelling unit.
Balanced Performance

A tiny footprint and the use of emerging building strategies were just two of the hurdles when designing this net-zero home.
Retrofit for Energy Performance and Design Impact

When a simple siding repair revealed extensive moisture damage, these homeowners decided the time was right for a deep-energy retrofit.
Learning to Live in a Passive House

A commercial architect's self-built Passive House offers lessons for DIY high-performance design.

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