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How to Build a Super-Efficient Small House on a Budget
Six key elements make this compact home an affordable, comfortable, and healthy place to live.
Reproducing a Corbel for a House Built in 1848
When restoring a house, making accurate copies of architectural details is often part of the job.
Code Shock
Prepare to face the strictest building codes in history.
Suited to the Site
An architect brings his vision for a boathouse built right into its natural landscape to life.
How it Works: Code Changes
Photo: Dan Thornton By setting minimum standards for design and construction, building codes protect public safety while establishing uniformity in construction methods and materials. Regulations governing building have existed in…
Lessons Houses Have Taught Me
After three decades of looking at houses for a living, I still can’t stop. If I see a realtor’s open-house sign, chances are good I’ll pull over and take a…
Traditional Design, Modern Construction
A new farmhouse features historically inspired details executed with low-maintenance materials.
Make a Prefab Fireplace Look Like It Belongs
Factory-made fireplaces are popular because they are energy efficient and easy to install. Architect Paul DeGroot explains how to make a prefab fireplace look custom.
A New Floor Plan Saves an Old House
An architect shares his strategies for remodeling small old houses to fit modern lifestyles
Starter House
A playhouse destined for the dumpster gets transformed with salvaged materials.

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