Architecture and Design

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

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

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

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

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

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