Issue 179 (Houses)
Features
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Raising the Baby Barn
Bit by bit, an architect builds a vacation house in the Vermont foothills.
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A House for the End of Cheap Oil
Healthful, light-filled, and energy-efficient, this home reaches back to its California past and toward a sustainable future.
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21st-Century Farmhouse
Traditional shapes house a modern family of telecommuting parents and three energetic kids.
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A Contemporary Long House
Inspired by Northwest Native American homes, a new retreat points its gabled prow seaward and shows off its structure inside.
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A Low-Budget, High-Impact House
A design/build team delivers a custom house with copper counters, oak floors, travertine stairs, and a great outdoor space for $126 per sq. ft.
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A Contract That Makes Everybody Happy
An architect explains why fixed-price and T&M contracts are not your only options when hiring a general contractor.
