Design and Planning - Page 102 of 439

In California many design decisions come back to opening up your home to the outdoors. This can vastly expand ones usable square footage without adding any building expense, which comes…

The Fine Homebuilding editors discuss the dangers of remodeling a house without informing the local building department.

Architect Janet Harrison views incorporating regional forms and materials as the first step toward green building.

This image was shot for the cover of Lou Ureneck's engaging book, Cabin, published by Viking. It's the story of how Ureneck and his brother built a post and beam cottage…

"Gently settled on a small clearing, the quiet, dark, all gray exterior palette contributes to the simplicity of the cottage's massing. "  written by Katie Hutchison in The New Cottage,…

This cheerful second floor study in a Martha's Vineyard home is an inviting place to enjoy a sunny afternoon. Designed by architect Jacob Albert of Albert, Righter & Tittman Architects…

The exposed wood support beam, along with angles created by roof eves shapes the experience of this loft bedroom.  A clean palate, natural wood floors, white walls and white exterior…

Zero-energy homes don't have to be more expensive to build than standard homes, and utility bills will always be lower.

Several frustrated homeowners ask the Fine Homebuilding editors to suggest the best course of action for some common DIY dilemmas.

Four years after its completion, the internationally recognized Taft House remains a leading-edge example of building science success.