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Meant to inspire, this department is photo-centric but thoughtfully curated to ensure solid takeaway lessons. Architects share project-specific design/build challenges and solutions.

  • Passive Solar Design

    July 19, 2018

    Pointing to his Net Zero Escape project as an example, Texas-based architect Peter Pfeiffer shares his thoughts on climate-responsive design.

  • 3 Architectural Challenges and Solutions

    July 13, 2018

    HOUSES by Design: A Craftsman home, a small home, and a bungalow upgrade.

  • Trail Creek

    July 12, 2018

    Additional photos from HOUSES by Design issue 277: Magnificent mountain views take center stage on this Livingston, Montana, property.

  • The Patterson Residence

    July 12, 2018

    Additional photos from HOUSES by Design issue 277: Second-story views, modern furnishings, and a street-facing BBQ area, set this Texas bungalow apart from all the rest.

  • Craftsman Tea House

    July 12, 2018

    Additional photos from HOUSES by Design issue 277: This single-story bungalow gained a second story addition while incorporating a new Asian aesthetic.

  • Prefab Homes

    July 11, 2018

    Alchemy Architects founder Geoffrey Warner weighs in on modular home design.

  • Staircase Design

    July 4, 2018

    From means of movement to savvy statement, staircases are a distinct design opportunity.

  • Salvage Solutions

    June 27, 2018

    Reclaimed materials play an increasingly visible role in residential architecture and interior design.

  • A LEED Platinum House Nine Years Later

    June 21, 2018

    A look back at the Southeast’s first modernist LEED Platinum house reveals a few valuable lessons.

  • Introducing HOUSES by Design

    June 14, 2018

    Welcome to the launch of Fine Homebuilding’s HOUSES by Design blog, where we intend to explore all things design.

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