Design

Podcasts: Common-Sense Design

Many people end up with chaotic home designs, but you don't have to be one of them

By Marianne Cusato Issue 195 (Houses)

Architectural designer Marianne Cusato, author of Get Your House Right (Sterling, 2008) and designer of Katrina Cottage I, says chaotic home designs are all too common. This series of podcasts examines her design principles for creating functional, attractive homes.

Topic/Principle	Time
Introduction	0:10
The Language and Grammar of Architecture	2:00
Sustainability	2:00
Order of Elements 101	3:00
How to Design a House	2:12
Windows	3:16
Porches	2:16
Eaves	2:41

View Comments

TinyHouseCult | Sep 17, 2018 04:53pm | #1
These aren't links to podcast mp3s, they download as blank files.

Log in or create an account to post a comment.

Become a member and get full access to FineHomebuilding.com

Up Next

Video Shorts

Featured Story

Passive House 3.0

With improved energy codes and more clean electricity coming online, the Phius program is leaning into comfort, durability, resilience, and flexibility for designers and builders.

Featured Video

How to Install Exterior Window Trim

Learn how to measure, cut, and build window casing made of cellular PVC, solid wood, poly-ash boards, or any common molding material. Plus, get tips for a clean and solid installation.

Discussion Forum

Highlights

Plus, get an extra 20% off with code GIFT20

"I have learned so much thanks to the searchable articles on the FHB website. I can confidently say that I expect to be a life-long subscriber." - M.K.

Get home building tips, offers, and expert advice in your inbox

View All

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Fine Homebuilding

Follow

Get home building tips, offers, and expert advice in your inbox

Membership & Magazine

Fine Homebuilding receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.

This is a dialog window which overlays the main content of the page. The modal window is a 'site map' of the most critical areas of the site. Pressing the Escape (ESC) button will close the modal and bring you back to where you were on the page.