Architecture and Design

Walls fold away at one corner to let this room mingle with a hillside meadowby Geoffrey T. Prentiss

Integrated with posts, railings, and stair risers, a new generation of exterior-light fixtures provides a wide range of deck-lighting optionsby Justin Fink

Architect John Hopkins takes you on a tour of the big little backyard house

Homeowner Billie McKig takes you on a guided tour of her big little backyard house

High ceilings and long views give this 540-sq.-ft. infill cottage an expansive personalityby John Hopkins

A three-story tower solves steep-site problems by bringing the house to the carsby Parker Platt

A small addition with a sunny deck builds a bridge to the backyard

Ocean views on top, multicar parking below, lots of light in betweenby Laura Du Charme Conboy

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.by Chris Stebbins

A worker's bungalow expands to meet contemporary needs without losing its charmby Bill Mastin

An angular floor plan captures the view and combines public and private zonesby Chris Prokosch

by Mike Guertin

Discover inspiration for your personal place in the sunby Julie Stillman, Jane Gitlin

A private alcove for the joy of outdoor bathingby Ron Cascio

Thin stock, waterproof glue and a big 1x4 compass simplify deck curvesby Scott Padgett

From tropical hardwoods to man-made plastic composites, the choices are more varied than everby Scott Gibson

by Mike Guertin

When the roof pitch is shallow enough to walk on, clear drainage paths and careful waterproofing are essentialby John Phelps

An architect explains why good design doesn't have to mean expensive designby James Estes