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Architectural Wanderings in New Orleans
Walking about in the Garden district of New Orleans last week, I was taken by the myriad of homes in varying styles. Fifteen-foot ceilings, balconies, massive storm shutters, and wrought…
Framing the First Floor Over the Pan Deck
The penalty for a durable elevated slab is a time-consuming framed floor assembly
Iconic Forms
Looking at this view of this home in the middle of a residential development in Sonoma, the architectural vocabulary used stands out among the neighbors. The classic barn red and…
Framing With Engineered Lumber
Second-floor framing and the kitchen and living-room lid.
Industrial Art Studio
This soring two-story space is an artist and tinkerers dream. Clerestory windows on all four sides bring in loads of light to create the feeling of a cathedral. Slab concrete…
Four Boys and One (big) Sink
Having four growing boys share a bathroom would be a challenge. Putting in an industrial sink with multiple faucets is an inspired solution. Making bold design choices that fall out…
FHB House Video: The Building Envelope
To build this resilient, durable, high-performance house, the team began with a unique foundation and a framing plan optimized for insulation.
The Fireplace Mantel and the Chic Interior
This fireplace is nestled in a large white marble mantel. It feels like an abstract notion of a fire. The living room in this home has a wonderfully muted color…
3 Architectural Challenges and Solutions
HOUSES by Design: A Craftsman home, a small home, and a bungalow upgrade.
FHB House Video: Introducing California 2018
The 2018 Fine Homebuilding House takes on some of the country’s most demanding zero-net-energy codes.

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