Siting a House

What sort of house can you build on a 25 ft. by 100 ft. lot? An architect walks you through her award-winning design.by Roxana Vargas Greenan

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

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

This home owner-builder shares what to expect when undertaking this decidedly unique propositionby Joey Hougham

Installing precast concrete foundation wall panels set on gravel footingsby Daniel S. Morrison

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

A traditional design adapts nicely to a residential siteby Robert Weatherall

An architect offers smart strategies to fix imperfect situationsby Jeremiah Eck

Nestled among cedars and firs, this cabin packs multiple levels, a fireplace nook, and plenty of room for guests into 800 sq. ft.by Jonathan White

Curves and a comfortable floor plan reinterpret two traditional stylesby Richard Buchanan

Artisans and architects craft a house that embodies both the rugged and fragile nature of its arid landscapeby Teresa Rosano, Luis Ibarra

An architect's reality checklist helps you to project the true costs of a new home or remodel before it gets to the drawing boardby John McLean

Proof that a home can be more livable and more versatile without more costby Dave Otte

Cross-gabled windows and a two-story gallery funnel light into the heart of the houseby Peter Conard

Don't force the footprint. Let the surroundings choose the palette, and plan plenty of outdoor rooms.by Chris Bigos

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

Building strategies that may save your house from wildfireby Stephen Mead