Houses by Design

By connecting the home to the detached garage, the architects of this hillside home made space for a home office and guest area.

Wide sliding glass doors, a low-slung roof, and strategic views characterize this Texas midcentury-modern home.

With an addition and some reconfiguration, the owners of this home were able to create a modern kitchen with better connections to the rest of the house and the backyard.

Used mainly as a multigenerational entertaining space, this 17th-century barn with reclaimed materials retains an old feel while including modern features.

Construction that emphasizes sustainability and livability while keeping to a tight budget is foundational to this mining-town community.

A look back at the construction of a home by one of the Northeast's most recognized green-building design firms.

An improved entry sequence and skylights turn this row house into a bright and open space for a young family.

A weathering steel finish characterizes a New Hampshire home that fits right into its natural surroundings.

Working within a small footprint, this remodel for an intergenerational family incorporated simple elements to open up the space both inside and outside.

This 1962 Roger Lee-designed home now features re-envisioned open spaces and utilizes outdoor areas.