Design and Planning - Page 105 of 439

First-time builder Ethan Waldman takes what he's learned from building his small, efficient home and strives to teach others about the benefits of living small.

This compact guest house packs in a ton of beautiful and useful details, including 2 sleeping lofts, a cozy deck, and an eclectic assortment of new and reclaimed materials.

Decorative painter Hope Angier turns simple stair risers into a work of art.

One of the challenges Ellen Cassilly Architect faced with this project was figuring out how to join the precast insulated panels both horizontally and vertically. The problem was that both…

Are battery-powered miter saws tough enough? Can you glue solid oak to concrete? How can you install an outlet in a garage slab? Find answers to these questions and more.

Three indoor units provide the right mix of comfort and efficiency for this well-insulated but complex floor plan.

An organized waste stream and the use of recycled building materials were key to keeping the trash-to-materials ratio low.

  Creating a warm and inviting entrance, this Farmhouse styled home evokes a traditional sense of the holidays. Happy Holidays and a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year.   Photograph- http://www.kengutmaker.com

This dining room exudes elegance and classical craftsmanship, with coffered ceiling, paneled walls and arched entryway. The Shingle Style house, in western Connecticut, was built in 1890 and had undergone…

Austin Patterson Disston Architects shares a classic example of a Shingle-style house on Rhode Island’s shores.