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Design and Planning

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.
Another Tub, Another Window

July 17, 2018

This bright and cozy bath is quite a contrast from my last post. Although this space contains all of the same elements, the focus is shifted more towards the interior…
3 Architectural Challenges and Solutions

July 13, 2018

HOUSES by Design: A Craftsman home, a small home, and a bungalow upgrade.
Podcast Episode 125 — French Doors, Kitchen Remodels, and the Gamification of Home Building.

July 13, 2018

Archways, restored glass, hardware, plate racks, cabinets, moisture control, and a broken tablesaw.
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.
Fine Homebuilding Issue #277 Online Highlights

July 11, 2018

Digital exclusives: video, modern design, podcasts, and the FHB HOUSES Awards.
Prefab Homes

July 11, 2018

Alchemy Architects founder Geoffrey Warner weighs in on modular home design.
FHB House Video: Introducing California 2018

July 10, 2018

The 2018 Fine Homebuilding House takes on some of the country’s most demanding zero-net-energy codes.