Architecture and Design

Passive survivability is a life-safety issue. How long could you live in your house without power or fuel?by Alex Wilson

Resourceful homeowners apply Duo Dickinson's "10 steps to reduce an architect's fees" to rebuild the home they lost in a fireby Robyn Aitken

Overlooking Maine’s rocky coastline, this summer getaway follows the site’s contours and takes on the color of the forestby Roc Caivano

An architect explains how to use the six principles of massing to shape a distinctive small homeby Jeremiah Eck

Proven ways to save the design team’s time and your moneyby Duo Dickinson

A first-time owner/builder with a modest budget pools talent and resources to create an energy-efficient cottage with rich Craftsman detailsby Brett Salter

A new home combines privacy, daylight, and durability, and fits comfortably into a traditional neighborhoodby Charlie Witzke

An innovative solar-heating system is the foundation of an artist’s small country house, where an equally smart plan accommodates both life and workby Charles Miller

With a durable exterior and a surprising daylit interior, this neighborhood home remains private even as its walls fold open onto a neat courtyardby David Hall

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

Faced with strict historic building guidelines, an architect gets clever to stay greenby Michael McDonough

Despite zoning restrictions, a simple floor plan and traditional materials unite in a design of understated eleganceby Peter Sandall

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

Straddling a Sonoma ridge, this contemporary house is an edgy mix of weathered boards, corrugated metal, and a plan that invites outdoor livingby Charles Miller

Norwegian-inspired post carvings personalize this home and bring its structural support to an artful level 

A new cottage makes the most of a narrow lakeside lot with charming details outside and comfy nooks within

Home ownership has its obvious benefits, but should it fall on taxpayers to uphold them?by Fernando Pagés Ruiz

This massive entryway above a Rhode Island beach was inspired by nature, but built by handby Chris Ermides

Tips for getting the most out of limited square footageby Sean Groom