Bud Dietrich

A graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Bud Dietrich is licensed to practice architecture in Illinois, Florida, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. Working from a home office near Tampa Bay, Fla., he has operated his own firm since 1996. Bud’s residential projects have won numerous design awards and have been featured on television shows, in magazines, and in several books published by The Taunton Press.

Drawing Board: Second-Floor Additions for a Ranch House
While designing a first-floor addition that looks like it has always been there is often straightforward, designing a second-floor addition can present a host of design hurdles.
Upgrading the Basic Trim Package for a Colonial Home
Exterior trim is worthy of more than just a few fleeting moments of design time.
Pinch Points
Many production builders in the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s minimized construction costs by keeping the size of their houses as small as possible while still trying to include all the…
Well-Proportioned Trim
Getting trim proportions right doesn’t take an experienced designer. All it takes is consideration and use of a few time-tested guidelines.
Micro-additions Make Home Upgrades Affordable
Sometimes a small bump-out is all you need to make room for a better kitchen or bathroom.
Zones for Small Appliances
Design for small kitchen appliances based on zones for cooking, food prep, and breakfast.

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