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Design and Planning

Framing the First Floor Over the Pan Deck

September 19, 2018

The penalty for a durable elevated slab is a time-consuming framed floor assembly
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Examining some of the important factors when choosing products for ceilings and roofs

September 19, 2018

The median size of a new, single-family home in 2017 was 2,371 square feet. As houses get bigger, of course, so do their roofs. That has increased the demand for larger…
HOUSES by Design: The Stumpf Residence

September 19, 2018

A father-and-son design-build project results in a tightly tailored small home for a family of five.
Iconic Forms

September 18, 2018

Looking at this view of this home in the middle of a residential development in Sonoma, the architectural vocabulary used stands out among the neighbors. The classic barn red and…
Blown-In Mineral-Wool Insulation

September 14, 2018

Ask the experts: Your questions—pro answers
When You Love What You Do, It’s Not a Job

September 14, 2018

Joseph Clayton Castille, Jr. — Draftsman, LaFayette, LA
Cape-Style Home Renovation

September 14, 2018

A classic Cape gets a makeover and an addition
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Dörken Systems – An Ally in the Pursuit of the Net-Zero Ideal in Construction

September 14, 2018

To achieve a Net-Zero designation, today’s builders need to focus on using products that deliver energy savings, durability, and occupant health and comfort. Air and moisture barriers play a critical…
HOUSES by Design: The Lost Whiskey Project

September 12, 2018

GreenSpur’s unconventional cabins accommodate guests looking to unplug from technology and connect to each other.
Lime-Plaster Transformation: A Slideshow

September 12, 2018

The hand-sculpted textures of lime plaster bring warmth and depth to a midcentury ranch.