Shy about promoting themselves as a one-stop shopping answer and leery of exposure to litigation, architects have ceded much of their livelihood to a host of consultants with chutzpah. Read more
In the aftermath of the economic crash, the 10 firms featured in residential architect's January/February 2009 cover story, "Word on the Street," struggled mightily. See how they're doing now. Read more
This 1,490-square-foot residence by Shipley Architects balances on a couple of steel beams, a few inches above the earth. Read more
This innovative floating floor from TORLYS is made from 65 percent postindustrial leather scraps. Read more
Made specifically for re-insulation applications, GreenFiber offers R-values ranging from 13 to 60. Read more
Eternal Condensing Hybrid water heater offers the benefits of tank and tankless systems. Read more
Suberra 100 percent recycled cork surfacing can be used as a countertop or work surface. Read more
Bio-Luminum tiles are made from 100 percent aircraft aluminum alloy. Read more
K+B Studio / Bath
A Secluded Master Bath Maximizes Natural Lighting
Pale, reflective surfaces and a strategically situated skylight flood a windowless master bath in daylight. Read more
K+B Studio / Kitchen
Ruhl Walker Architects Pens an Expansive and Dramatic Kitchen
In a Boston loft the firm dubbed "Urban Living XXL," this kitchen/great room serves as the central gathering place. Read more
If you've considered abandoning your commercial digs for the comfort and low overhead of home, you're not alone. The number of home-based entrepreneurs is likely to boom over the next few years. Read more
The principals of Holst Architecture are shaking up Portland, Ore.'s industrial roots with sensitive, head-turning multifamily design executed frugally and efficiently. Read more
Built at a cost of only $100 per square foot, this urban infill project replaced a dilapidated industrial building with appealing and affordable condominiums. Read more
The Lacey condos continue the progressive spirit of a historic Washington, D.C., neighborhood. Read more
The Miller|Hull Partnership teams with local firm Osterhaus McCarthy to fulfill developer's vision for a Chicago School-inspired glass-and-steel condo building in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. Read more
Using innovative design and construction methods, Maine design/build firm G?OLogic produces a zero-energy single-family home for $150 per square foot. Read more
How do you spec durable, high-performing windows for a multifamily project? Very carefully. Read more
New line brings the warmth of wood to a modernist style. Read more
The Lb3 bath suite features three style families to suit personal tastes. Read more
Aquavolo Duetto from JACLO switches from rain shower to waterfall flow. Read more
The burners on Italy-based Binova's Fires Line cooktop are arranged in a straight line. Read more
The Atocha soaking tub is made from at least 90 percent recycled copper. Read more
Turnbuckle adds an architectural touch to cable railings. Read more
Flexible space and attention to detail are the keys to New York architect Nicole Migeon's East Village office. Read more