Should we care about form when the need for function looms so large? Read more
Three architects offer new models for temporary housing. Read more
SunShower is a disaster relief house that can resist severe weather. Read more
The Shelter Series of panelized houses has applications for disaster relief. Read more
Clark D. Manus, AIA's 2011 President, on the new partnership between AIA and residential architect Read more
Stacey McMahan, the American Institute of Architects U.S. Green Building Council Architecture for Humanity Sustainable Design Fellow, on rebuilding efforts in Haiti. Read more
Special No.9 House aims to change the future of sustainable prefab Read more
Designed by the Netherlands firm ArchitectenConsort, this new housing development in southern Sweden aims to create both sustainable buildings and a sustainable community life. Read more
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Bath Renovation by Finne Architects
This renovated ranch house bath takes full advantage of its private, wooded site. Read more
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Kitchen Renovation by Finne Architects
The kitchen of this 1950s ranch house is reborn by updating some of its original features and adding custom-fabricated surfaces. Read more
The Cone Egg Pendant by jGoodDesign is hand-blown and sandblasted to add light and character to the room. Read more
The Marron Glace line of cabinetry, cut from walnut and accented with glass shelves, is named after a French delicacy: glazed chesnuts. Read more
Sometimes the question of whether to remodel or rebuild isn't an easy one, but it's one architects frequently address. Read more
For someone who's experienced a serious natural disaster, an 8-by-12-foot shed can be a lifeline to normalcy. Read more
With its livable, regional style Mississippi Cottage the Mississippi Alternative Housing Program has developed a new model for rescue housing: a transitional dwelling that can become a permanent home. Read more
Through teaching and practice, Sergio Palleroni and Margarette Leite help rebuild devastated communities. Read more
In Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Architecture for Humanity acts as a resource for the local building and design community. Read more
Matthew Berman and Andrew Kotchen of workshop/apd envision a simpler, more sophisticated process for customized residential design. Read more
Is panelization the future of residential construction? Read more
Brooklyn Collection is inspired by mid-century gate valves. Read more
ColorTouch allows slideshows and screensavers. Read more
The Conoflat shower tray is slim enough to sit level with a bathroom floor. Read more
GE's hybrid light bulb combines halogen and compact fluorescent technology. Read more
CalStar eco-bricks require 85 percent less energy to produce. Read more
Mortairvent RFI allows masonry cavity walls to breathe. Read more
Carol De Tine creates an office in an 1854 carriage house. Read more