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Design and Planning on Fine Homebuilding

There's a Better Way: Drawing an Ellipse
Build a jig to draw a perfect ellipse with just two scraps of wood and a few nails
Which Rigid Insulation Should I Choose?
Get the details right when installing foam, mineral wool, or other rigid insulation types, and a small increase in wall thickness can make a big difference in energy efficiency.
A Green Oasis in a Hot, Dry Climate
Defined by a mosaic of indoor and outdoor spaces, a new house tames the sun and adapts a traditional Southwest style for an established neighborhood.
Designing an Addition that Looks Right
Even a small addition can make your house live and look its best.
The Upside-Down House
Moving the main living spaces into a second-story addition reenergized a house for a family of four.
Fix the Flow of the House With a Backyard Addition
A new family room and master suite, improved entries, and an updated building envelope saved this home from the wrecking ball, again.
Putting the Craft in a Pattern-Book House
In one of the D.C. area’s most desirable neighborhoods, a potential teardown gets reworked for modern living.
Rural Landscape, Modern Sensibility
A first-time home designer nails it with an updated farmhouse that includes double-duty spaces, a serious mudroom, and a five-star energy rating.
Living Lightly on the Whole Lot
In a dense urban neighborhood, this remodeled bungalow goes green with recycled materials, solar energy, gray water, and room for the owners’ day jobs.
Power House
21st-century technology and a classic look come together in a shingle-style house that produces more energy than it consumes.

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