Architecture and Design

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

A traditional design adapts nicely to a residential siteby Robert Weatherall

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

by Mike Guertin

The right roof slope, materials and venting will lengthen the life of the roof and the structure under itby Henrik Bull

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

With one-third of the exterior given over to windows, it took multiple shear panels, hold-downs and a wind beam to keep this home steadyby Glenn M. Carter

Like the great camps that inspired it, this house endures harsh winters while maintaining a character all its ownby Martha B. Finney

Keeping water moving out and down is the key to effective sidewall flashingby Scott McBride

Proper siting and design strategies enhance energy efficiencyby M. Joe Numbers

A demonstration house in Canada shows new approaches to energy-efficient, environmentally sensitive constructionby Kip Park

Craftsmen build a coastal house to withstand hurricane winds, meticulous architects and exacting clientsby Robert Weinstein

Sifting through the wreckage of Hurricane Andrew to learn why some houses survived and some didn'tby Charles Miller