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Keeping Walls Steady in the Wind
With one-third of the exterior given over to windows, it took multiple shear panels, hold-downs and a wind beam to keep this home steady.
Rethinking the Garage
Three projects illustrate how a room over the garage can be the best room in the house.
Creating a Master Suite
Fewer walls, a bigger bathroom, and lots of light turn a confining second floor into a spacious master suite.
Designing Built-ins
One architect's rules for successfully integrating cabinets, shelves, desks and counters into the rooms they serve.
Pathway to an Economical House
An architect explains why good design doesn't have to mean expensive design.
Taking Advantage of a Difficult Building Site
A compound house is joined by a bridge that threads between old fir trees.
A Little House in the Big Woods
A roof-wide skylight brings light and drama to a small house inspired by a Pacific Northwest Indian village.
Hang up your working drawings
Trying to keep a working set of building plans orderly on a job site is almost impossible. They always fall apart and end up on the floor. I solved the problem…
The Hardest-Working Room in the House
In her own kitchen, a designer orders chaos by keeping the palette simple
Designing and Installing Baseboards
With stock moldings and simple milling, you can create a variety of baseboard designs, but they all require careful fitting.

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