How do you describe the value architects bring to residential design? I've been working this question since I began editing this magazine seven years ago. And I know many architects struggle with this, too. Read more
The third-floor master bath, part of a new glass-and-copper addition that KUBE Architecture attached to the back of the house, had none of the kitchen's constraints. There were no historic details worth preserving in the privacy of the top floor, so Bloom Read more
Historic row houses are rich in elegant features such as high ceilings, tall windows, and gracefully proportioned reception rooms at the front of the house. But the kitchens usually suffer in silence, tucked to the rear in a dark, cramped space. Read more
As a furniture maker who was extensively trained as an architect, I spend much time pondering the relationship between small details and big spaces. In the process, I have become obsessed with the demise of craftsmanship in our building economy and cultur Read more
Michael Woodley, AIA, leads a double life. An avid ice hockey fan, he has season tickets to see the Colorado Avalanche in Denver and the Mighty Ducks in Anaheim, Calif. He's an active member of the AIA and the Building Industry Association in Orange Count Read more
Charles Rose Architects: Structural glass planks from Circle Redmont. Read more
Christoff:Finio Architecture: Polished concrete floors from Extreme Concrete Designs. Read more
Dick Clark Architecture: Brazilian black slate from Young Stone. Read more
Guy Peterson / Office for Architecture: PVB windows accented by stainless steel from YKK AP America. Read more
Albert Righter & Tittman: Hamilton Marine mooring buoys as eave lanterns. Read more
Office of Mobile Design: Hype Arc doors, stairs, and countertops. Read more
Marlon Blackwell Architects: Steel-and-glass grid from Razorback Awning & Ironworks. Read more
Carney Architects: Lithochrome Chemstain, an acid-etched concrete stain from Scofield. Read more
Sarah Nettleton Architects: Photovoltaic street number display. Read more
The Miller/Hull Partnership: Caravelle dual-flush toilet from Caroma USA. Read more
Alison Spear, AIA: U-Line undercounter drawer refrigerators. Read more
Alison Spear, AIA: Custom fireplace burners from Gulassa & Co. Read more
Kanner Architects: Green glass mosaic tiles from Ann Sacks' Beaulieu collection. Read more
Kanner Architects: Sugatsune, a manufacturer of pulls, handles, knobs, and other door and drawer components. Read more
The Miller/Hull Partnership: Sectional garage door by Overhead Door Corp. Read more
The Miller/Hull Partnership: AEP Span standing-seam metal siding. Read more
The Miller/Hull Partnership: Zuma's acrylic tub configurations. Read more
The Miller/Hull Partnership: Kawneer's line of architectural aluminum products. Read more
El Dorado: Polygal polycarbonate for interior doors and exterior glazing. Read more
Studio Pali Fekete Architects (SPF:a): Bar grating from BarnettBates Corp. Read more
Studio Pali Fekete Architects (SPF:a): CaesarStone quartz surfacing from U.S. Quartz Products. Read more
Sarah Nettleton Architects: Sto Powerwall Silco wall cladding. Read more
Carney Architects: Hardwood-framed windows from Case Window and Door. Read more
Carney Architects: Cabinets and ceiling treatments from Spearhead Timberworks. Read more
Marlon Blackwell Architects: Copper roofing used as siding from Franklin & Son. Read more
Marlon Blackwell Architects: EFCO's clear anodized commercial windows. Read more
Marlon Blackwell Architects: Custom metal work from Zahner Co. Read more
Envision Design: Sloan's Flushmate pressure-assist toilet system. Read more
Envision Design: Johns Manville fiberglass batt insulation. Read more
Office of Mobile Design: Recycled and found materials such as shipping containers. Read more
Office of Mobile Design: Structural insulated panels (SIPs). Read more
Albert, Righter & Tittman Architects: Divided-light double-hung Marvin windows. Read more
Albert, Righter & Tittman Architects: Marmoleum from Forbo Flooring. Read more
Studio Pali Fekete Architects (SPF:a): CaesarStone quartz surfacing from U.S. Quartz Products. Read more
Sorg and Associates: Aluminum cladding from Centria Architectural Systems. Read more
Sorg and Associates: Plywood panels from Georgia-Pacific. Read more
Guy Peterson / Office for Architecture: Dura-Glaze gloss epoxy from Porter Paints. Read more
Guy Peterson / Office for Architecture: Turkish limestone tub enclosure from Manasota Flooring. Read more
Guy Peterson / Office for Architecture: Railing system from Kinney-Johnson Fabricators. Read more
Guy Peterson / Office for Architecture: Ipé timbers from sustainably harvested forests. Read more
Dick Clark Architecture: Sand-cast basins from Infinite Fitting. Read more
Dick Clark Architecture: Revere Copper Products' EverGreen architectural copper. Read more
Randy Brown Architects: LUMAsite from American Acrylic Corp. Read more
Randy Brown Architects: Prefinished, engineered wood floors from Mirage/Boa-Franc. Read more
Meditch Murphey Architects: Hansgrohe's Axor faucet and Duravit's Starck 1 basin. Read more
Meditch Murphey Architects: Custom fabricated steel windows from Hope's Windows. Read more
Meditch Murphey Architects: LINIT Channel Glass by Lamberts from Bendheim Wall Systems. Read more
Ryker/Nave Design: Modular cabinet components from Henrybuilt Corp. Read more
Christoff:Finio Architecture: Custom sink in DuPont Corian from Evans & Paul. Read more
Charles Rose Architects: Fine mahogany wood-framed windows from Megawood Industries. Read more
Charles Rose Architects: The Talia kitchen faucet from Grohe. Read more
The Washington, D.C.-based Gypsum Association estimates that at least 90 percent of all new and remodeled homes are constructed with gypsum interior walls. Considering the material's design versatility, easy installation, and relatively low cost, it's not Read more
Now you can read the morning paper while eating on a countertop made from yesterday's edition. Read more
Environmentally conscious architects can spice up their projects by using old building products in new ways. Read more
Berkeley Mills is on a quest to make kitchen cabinets more sustainable, so the Berkeley, Calif.-based cabinetry and furniture maker has introduced two lines that use reclaimed materials, Forest Stewardship Council-certified woods, and water-based glues an Read more
The Piu Due suite balances geometric bath furniture with free-form fixtures. Read more
The Venecia line, like all of Sonia's bath furniture, is constructed from marine-grade wood for greater water resistance. Read more
Straight edges and sleek details give Cole & Co.'s Urban Theory collection a clean look. Read more
Hand-carved from a single piece of granite, the Michael Zimber-designed Zen stone basin brings natural tranquility to the bath. Read more
Crafted from a single piece of onyx or granite, Fuera vessels keep a low, albeit lovely, profile. Read more
Some artists seek the peace they need for their creative processes by retreating from the urbanity around them. Not the owner of this Los Angeles studio, who paints in oils as a sideline to his job in the entertainment industry. Read more
Washington, D.C., artist Brece Honeycutt finds creative stimulation in nature, preferring to sculpt and draw with organic media like wool, paper, earth, charcoal, and pastels. Read more
Right-brain and left-brain thinking meet happily at this Connecticut sculptor's studio. The 1,100-square-foot building's large, loft-like windows and Shaker-influenced simplicity satisfy the Read more
At residential architect magazine's most recent conference, "Reinvention 2005: Greening the American House," attendees gathered by region to brainstorm the challenges and opportunities facing architects who wish to design more sustainably. Read more