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Green Appeal, Craftsman Feel
Testing an attainable approach to green practices, an architect designs his own home for a friendly fit in a historic district.
Personalizing an Everyday Ranch
Open up the space, add smart lighting and sharp design, then, watch a humdrum house become a real humdinger.
Niche Work Spaces: Nooks and Alcoves within Larger Rooms
A home workplace doesn't have to be large. In this excerpt from Chapter 3 of his book At Work, At Home, architect Neal Zimmerman offers examples of niche work spaces tucked into odd and unused areas of the house.
Shared Built-ins Save Space
Recessed cabinets between an existing bathroom and a new home office maximize space, in this excerpt from Making Room by Wendy Jordan.
21st-Century Farmhouse
Traditional shapes house a modern family of telecommuting parents and three energetic kids.
From Small to Big Enough
A worker's bungalow expands to meet contemporary needs without losing its charm.
Cook Up a Kitchen Office
Six basic ingredients blended in different proportions yield a variety of sweet solutions.
Home and Studio Under One Roof
A steel skin, exposed framing, and a central atrium distinguish this industrial-strength version of a classic dog-run house.
Warming Up to Modern Architecture
A Toronto architect updates a traditional cottage for his office and adds a modern three-story home, but you'd never know it from the street.
Make the Most of a Small Addition
A first-floor master suite maintains the scale of the house and creates a courtyard out back.

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