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A new home in half the time

Study results: Structural insulated panels win out over conventional framing 

Video: Edging Stone Wall Capstones

A torch and water add sizzle and pop to this bluestone's edge

Video: Turret Construction on DeckOnline Membership Required

Smart framing and layout make this job seem easy

Editors PickFactory-Finished Siding

Factory finishes for wood and fiber cement offer countless color choices and a paint job guaranteed for up to 25 years

A Small, Spacious House for a Skinny City LotOnline Membership Required

A contest-winning design squeezes a vaulted living room, a master suite, and room to breathe onto a pencil-thin lot

Mandate passive survivability in building codes

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

Real-World Rebuild on a Budget

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

Built to Blend InOnline Membership Required

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

How Great Houses Take ShapeOnline Membership Required

An architect explains how to use the six principles of massing to shape a distinctive small home

How to Afford an ArchitectOnline Membership Required

Proven ways to save the design team’s time and your money

My Mountain BungalowOnline Membership Required

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

Neighborly From the StartOnline Membership Required

A new home combines privacy, daylight, and durability, and fits comfortably into a traditional neighborhood

Pointed at the SunOnline Membership Required

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

Privacy and Light on a Small LotOnline Membership Required

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

Video: Math Shortcuts for a Shed

Using a construction calculator during planning helps avoid wasting time, money, and materials

A Better Home Right Now

This concept home shows how smart design, advanced building practices, and modern technologies improve livability and energy performance

Video: Durisol Insulated Concrete Forms

They stack like concrete blocks, but are made of recycled wood

Green Appeal, Craftsman Feel

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

Greener by Design

Faced with strict historic building guidelines, an architect gets clever to stay green

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