Architecture and Design - Page 139 of 148

Updating the New England Shingle Style
A steep roof gives the exterior an angular, dramatic shape; traditional materials keep the house grounded
Designing Roofs for Snow Country
The right roof slope, materials and venting will lengthen the life of the roof and the structure under it.
Outfitting a Clothes Closet
If your clothes have that shelf and pole at their limit, a more complex system can help you put more clothes into less space.
A Courtyard House in Old Mexico
In a historic village, two California architects build a two-story refuge that wraps around an outdoor living room.
How big is a square foot?
An architect describes his way of making a realistic estimate about the cost of a home, no matter how big
Building for Affordability and Energy Efficiency
Walls of aerated concrete block, a passive-solar design and a truss roof all make it possible
Has Latex Won the Paint Wars?
More durable and versatile than ever, water-based exterior house paints are pushing oil to the brink of extinction.
Making the Most of a Laundry Room
A laundry chute, a custom-built towel drawer and a fold-down ironing board ease the tedium of wash day.
Designing and Building an Entertainment Center
Housing electronic equipment, routing wires, storing CDs and dealing with that big TV are all part of the challenge.
Small Addition, Big Improvement
A new entryway dramatically helps the function and appearance of a small Cape.

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