Lanefab Design/Build’s client downsized from an adjacent 1920s main house into this 750-sq.-ft. single-bedroom abode with detached garage. Both the house and the garage were designed around a large magnolia tree, which is why they stand independent of one another. Lanefab went to the board of variance to get a relaxation on the location of the house in order to save the tree. It was the principal design driver, and glass spans both floors to allow views of it. Another constraint was the city’s height restrictions. To get around them, the bedroom was sunk 3 ft. below grade. This turned out to be advantageous—the bedroom is nice and cool, and the ceiling in the main living area was able to be vaulted.
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All New Kitchen Ideas that Work
Kitchens are one of the most important rooms in the house. It's where we pack in the most function and spend the most money, so you want something that's convenient and inspiring — this book will help you get there.
Get Your House Right: Architectural Elements to Use & Avoid
If you are designing or remodeling a traditional home and want to make sure that you get all the finish details right, this book is for you. Marianne’s drawings are illustrative, covering every aspect of interior and exterior finishes.
The New Carbon Architecture: Building to Cool the Climate
With this book, architect Bruce King changes the conversation around what it means to build a green home. Take everything you thought you knew about the topic, and just set it aside and let Bruce explain why embodied carbon trumps the rest of what is undoubtedly important.
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