Architecture and Design

Common-sense solutions for creating homes that are self-reliant, resilient, and versatileby David Johnston, Scott Gibson

Compact and beautiful, mkLotus is a zero-energy house with major appeal by Tim Schmidt

Testing an attainable approach to green practices, an architect designs his own home for a friendly fit in a historic districtby Michael McDonough

If you err while constructing or remodeling your new bathroom, repenting can be quite a challengeby Patrick Sutton

Stone countertops too chilly for you? Radiant-heat mats built beneath them can fight off the cold.by Kurt Lavenson

Innovative site work and a thoughtful floor plan preserve views and a stand of mature pine treesby Eric Odor

This bold take on a traditional Southern style incorporates modern materials and storm resistance into a new neighborhood homeby Gordon Nicholson

An architect designs a small in-town house that uses sustainable materials, solar energy, and water conservation to improve quality of life (and afford it)by Christopher Stafford

This kitchen was built for comfortable living as the owners ease into their golden yearsby Don Najita

A team approach creates an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly house for a growing marketby Christopher Briley

Healthful, light-filled, and energy-efficient, this home reaches back to its California past and toward a sustainable futureby David Arkin

A team approach creates an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly house for a growing marketby Christopher Briley

Winner of a national green-building award, this low-maintenance house should produce as much energy as it usesby Nathan Good

Think $50 per square foot and $50 a month for utilities are unattainable? Government-sponsored research proves otherwise.by Betsy Pettit

Let in the breeze, keep out the sun, and stay comfortable when things heat up outsideby William S. Hoffman

A small new house in a historic neighborhood makes the most of its 1100 square feetby Bryan J. Higgins

A true "family room" emerges from a practical budget and a taste for simplicityby Maria LaPiana

In Wyoming, an updated version of an old farmhouse adds up to an affordable home for a young familyby Paul Duncker

By including his subcontractors in the design process and watching every penny, a Midwestern builder creates attractive starter homes for $45 per sq. ft.by Fernando Pagés Ruiz