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Small Homes

Designing a Cabin

In this episode of Job-Site Diaries, remodeler Joshua Oduin walks us through the design process behind his personal cabin in the woods.
Design Ideas for Small Houses

Looking for small-house inspiration? FHB has you covered with this collection of more than two-dozen articles about well-built compact homes.
AIA NY webinar: Small and Tiny House Movement, 1995 – Now

Join the American Institute of Architects New York chapter for an online webinar May 5, at 6pm EST, on the history of the Tiny House Movement.
The Smaller, The Better

Architect Nir Pearlson designs a compact, sustainable home on the edge of an Oregon hamlet.
Energy-Efficient Houses

Explore these examples of high-performance homes to get inspiration for your own energy-saving home projects.
Same Square Footage, but Bigger

When converting this house on Martha's Vineyard from a two-family to a single-family, LDa Architecture & Interiors reworked the floor plan to make the home feel more spacious.
Video: Introducing the 2019 HOUSES Awards Winners

Here's a look at the winners in all six categories of Fine Homebuilding's annual design awards: Best New Home, Best Remodel, Best Small Home, Best Energy-Smart Home, Best Traditional Home, and Editor's Choice.
Best Small Home 2019: Small and Skinny Spec Home

This 1650-sq.-ft. urban home challenges market norms with a thoughtful modern design.
Bathroom Renovation

A great cast iron sink with two faucets anchors this bright and sunny bathroom. Designed for a family with three small children, this bathroom is functional and playful at the…
A Bright and Open Kitchen

Clean lines and a bright palate help define this open kitchen. Each element, including the tile backsplash, light countertops, white cabinets with sleek drawer pulls, contribute to the rooms overall…