Architects can and should reinvent how we work in the places we live. Read more
The shotgun prototype could help ease New Orleans' housing shortage. Read more
A centenary storefront is transformed into an accessible live/work space. Read more
The NAHB's new board chairman, Bob Nielson, calls on architects to engage the mortgage crisis. Read more
The mother of all variables will always keep us on our toes. Read more
A Greenville, S.C., house points to a natural affinity between sustainability and modernism. Read more
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Wood Block Residence Bath, Mercer Island, Wash.
This Seattle-area master bath uses stark white millwork elements to define space and create a soothing atmosphere. Read more
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Wood Block Residence Kitchen, Mercer Island, Wash.
A Seattle area kitchen uses color and geometry to distinguish kitchen functions in a cooking/dining/living room. Read more
A large square showerhead tops off the DreamLine shower column, which boasts the amenities of a home spa in a clean-lined aluminum panel. Read more
The Memory XXS spotlight emits direct and indirect light. Read more
With the economic recovery stuck in low gear, U.S. architects are looking overseas for commissions. Read more
Since its launch, Desai/Chia Architecture’s focus has been on finding creativity in the city’s constrained spaces, but building in New York offers a framework for how to approach design anywhere. Read more
The Urban Barn live/work project turned abandoned city lots into light-filled office space and sleek living quarters. Read more
A remodeled San Francisco building houses work and living spaces for a creative and enterprising family. Read more
A live/work house on Whidbey Island, Wash., nourishes the mind and soul. Read more
A remodeled Airstream trailer provides a cozy, portable live/work space. Read more
The toilet category is abuzz with cool designs and ultra high-efficiency products. Read more
Invisiled Pro claims to be one of the thinnest LED products on the market. Read more
Manufacturer says its Deco sugar-palm flooring is more architecturally interesting than wood. Read more
PermaLoft is perhaps the only loose fill, blown-in wool insulation on the market. Read more
The Ultimate Glider allows homeowners to clean the glass from inside the house. Read more
RainBrain computer system allows users to control the shower electronically. Read more
The Peak Series of kitchen sinks adds an architectural element to the kitchen. Read more
A Houston design/build couple creates their own live/work studio. Read more