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Design and Planning

Design and Planning on Fine Homebuilding

The Smaller, The Better

Architect Nir Pearlson designs a compact, sustainable home on the edge of an Oregon hamlet.
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Math, Measuring, and Layout Tips for Home Building

Browse this collection of reader-submitted shortcuts for laying out framing, trim, cabinetry, fences, and more.
True to Tradition

Laura Medicus Interiors brings elegance to a historic working kitchen.
Cost-Effective Passive Houses

Nova Scotia–based engineer and builder Natalie Leonard designs plans for affordable super-insulated homes based on solid building science research.
Podcast 207: Home Maintenance, HVAC Zones, and Dangerous Dryer Vents

What’s the right book for learning home maintenance? How to properly insulate a garage ceiling? How can you improve the comfort of a big house with a one-zone heating and air-conditioning system? Is it okay to vent a dryer into a garage?
Critics Claim Agreement Helps Home-Building Industry Block Tougher Energy Codes

In exchange for guaranteed seats on a code-writing committee, the National Association of Home Builders pledged support for later code changes.
Concrete Construction Uncovered

A discovery during demolition changed the original plan to use conventional wood framing for this whole-house renovation.
Right Windows for the Perfect Wall

A cost-effective, alternative installation for a house with exterior insulation.
Eichler Revised

With low-slung roofs and strong horizontal lines, this new build embodies the renowned midcentury-modern style.
Top 10 Water-Heater Code Violations

Installing a tank water heater might seem easy, but some of these common mistakes could be life-threatening.