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Design and Planning

Design and Planning on Fine Homebuilding

Q&A With Architect Joanna Hartman of CG&S Design-Build

November 21, 2018

An Austin bungalow remodel results in a home for the ages.
Little House in the City

November 20, 2018

A compact home can feel roomy if the living space expands into the yard and the neighborhood around it.
A-Frame Redux

November 19, 2018

Thoughtful details in this vacation-home remodel transform a dated architectural style into a timeless classic.
Designing a Sprinkler System for a California Home

November 16, 2018

Plentiful well water allows for a simple fire-suppression system separate from the domestic water supply.
A Peaceful Dressing Room

November 16, 2018

A thoughtful blending of colors and materials contributes to the attractiveness of this dressing room in a coastal Maine house.
Podcast Episode 145: Do Whole-House Fans Really Work?

November 16, 2018

When a listener asks what measures he should take to keep cellulose from falling through his exhaust fan when insulating and air-sealing his attic, the Fine Homebuilding editors wonder if he should get rid of the fan altogether.
HOUSES by Design: New Orleans Architecture

November 14, 2018

From Creole to Victorian, architect Alec Adamick shares examples of four prominent architectural styles in New Orleans.
Photographing a Small Bathroom

November 13, 2018

This bath, located off a stair landing, was carved out of quite a small space. It’s no bigger than a coat closet. Using thoughtful design, and a smaller sink with…
HOUSES by Design: Hyde Park Kitchen Remodel

November 12, 2018

Austin-based CG&S Design-Build gives this historic home a period-appropriate upgrade.
Windows and Doors Are Critical to a Tight House

November 9, 2018

Our air barrier gets us to 1.0 ACH50. Our windows and doors get us Passive House tight.