Floor Plans

Talking Shop
A custom finish carpenter shares how he designed and outfit his two-car garage shop with all the tools, jigs, and accessories he needs to comfortably do great work.
A Flat Roof in a Cold Climate
A three-bedroom house in a cold climate challenges conventions with SIP wall construction, a unique floor plan, and a flat roof.
Podcast 569: Members-only Aftershow — Rob Yagid’s Addition
Rob talks about the two-story addition to his home.
Electric House Made With Cross-Laminated Timber
Integrating cross-laminated timber, wood-fiber insulation, panelized construction, and a solar-tile roof for Passive-House performance.
Gray-Water System for a Sustainable Home
A remodel aimed at water conservation becomes a case study for resource-efficient whole-house design.
Designing an HVAC System for a Passive House
Learn why these products were chosen to create balanced ventilation and improve comfort and indoor-air quality in this high-performance renovation.
Passive-House Remodel in A Historic Neighborhood
A century-old bungalow is renovated to maintain its original character while achieving Passive-House certification.
Podcast 481: Members-only Aftershow
Patrick, Ian, and Andrew talk about their dream houses.
Paying Homage to a Quintessential Cottage
A heritage property in the Adirondacks maximizes indoor-outdoor living space.
Why I Stopped Giving Free Estimates
How one builder's preconstruction services changed estimating from an overhead burden to a source of earnings.

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