Category: construction
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Fast Trains, Slow Trains, and Sidetracks Planned
A high-speed train in California, a light rail in D.C., a super train yard in Arizona are planned.
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Tweaking House Plans to Fit Two or Three on a Plat
Architect Michael L.
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Historic and Rural Houses Rule the Day
Three custom houses, campus apartments for medical researchers, and one cool barbecue pavilion may not seem to have a lot in common. These four projects, however, share two things.
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Design Details: Built-Ins
From making use of an awkward space to defining a room, built-ins offer a world of possibilities.
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FourPlans: Southern Exposure
Even if you’re not building in the South, consider how appealing a country-influenced plan can be.
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Winsome Windows
Sporting creativity, sustainability, and good looks of all kinds, the winners of this year’s myMarvin Architect’s Challenge have it all.
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FourPlans: Parking Space
Providing three garage bays makes a lot of sense if you want to attract multigenerational families. After all, that older child or live-in relative likely has a car and could use somewhere to park. Give them what they need with one of these home designs, none of which comes in at more than 2,600 square…
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Sizing up Green: Combining Big Size With Sustainability Goals
VertHaus, a New Jersey green developer, retrofits homes on spec. In this example, the home’s footprint increased from 2,300 to 5,000 square feet. Can it still be considered green?
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FourPlans: Drop Zones and Mudrooms
These four smart designs provide mud rooms or drop zones at that crucial intersection where garage meets home.
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8 Prefab Homes That Blend Creativity and Sustainability
A new book highlights the technology’s strong points.