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21 Common Decisions When Designing or Building a Home
Working on houses is as much about choosing the right tools, materials, and construction details as it is about using them.
High Design at Home in Nature
A net-zero home sited to connect to its rural setting earns LEED for Homes certification.
Retrofit of a Timber-Frame Farmhouse
A design/build team performs a small miracle on a dilapidated 1850s home.
Celebrating Efficient Post-and-Beam Construction
An old barn is transformed into a high-performance home that highlights the structure's original framing.
Sidewall Shingles With a Flare
A slight curve adds charm, and also a bit of complexity, to the process of siding with cedar shingles.
Foundations for Success
Getting a first new home out of the ground can be a challenge, so we've assembled some pro tips for making the job go as smoothly as possible.
Building a Prototype for Net-Zero Neighborhoods
Green-building strategies and low-carbon materials define the design of this cluster of energy-efficient, solar-powered homes.
A Loft to Meet Code
Satisfying the local requirements for a sleeping loft proved a challenge for the owner of this accessory dwelling unit.
Balanced Performance
A tiny footprint and the use of emerging building strategies were just two of the hurdles when designing this net-zero home.
Three Bathrooms: Related but Unique
The bathroom designs in this whole-house remodel maintain a consistent style with enough interest to stand on their own.

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