Issue 259 – HOUSES 2016

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Best Remodel 2016: Craftsmanship & Collaboration

A stunning winder stair is at the heart of a savvy remodel in rural Vermont

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Best New Home 2016: The Architecture of Simplicity
This new zero-energy home captures the spirit of the Shakers with elegant details and a straightforward plan
Best Small Home 2016: A Mighty Hudson View
Site constraints and a desire View to optimize the view drove the design of this subtle small home
Best Traditional Home 2016: 21st-Century Bungalow
A bigger kitchen and a second floor combine with a period details to update a Texas spec project
Best Energy-Smart Home 2016: West Coast Solar
This California home combines traditional passive-solar strategies with new-age materials
Editor's Choice Award 2016: Downsize and Simplify
This compact near-zero-energy home is designed for those looking to live well with minimal impact
Against the Grain: The Next Generation of Builders
Millennials are picking up the tool belts the generation ahead is putting down

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Issue 259 – HOUSES 2016

On the Cover

Best Remodel 2016: Craftsmanship & Collaboration

The Magazine

Features

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Fixtures and Materials

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