Key features of older homes that could add character and comfort to the new home you're building.
Courtyards as a residential feature go way back to the Roman atrium and beyond, and today they help a house breathe while providing private outdoor space.
How our understanding of common house size has changed.
Courtney finds design ideas on her visit to this famous contemporary art mecca on the Texas prairie.
Use the barn idea as a springboard for the design of your new house -- the straightforward, economical organization of interior space and the simple gable roof shapes allow for flexibility and adaptability.
Plan ahead! Will your new home have space for graduation parties or perhaps a summer wedding? Here's a range of designs that can accommodate family celebrations.
Austin building designer Janet Hobbs explains how she works and what influences her house plans.
Ordering a Cost To Build Report (CTB) on a house plan is a good way to start assessing a project's affordability. Key features will have a major impact on the bottom line.
Boyce explores a new community in Florida with a fresh approach to residential design.
An architect and his daughter worked together to build a forest retreat.
David asks Ron Sakal and Sallie Hood of The Homestead Partners about their outdoor-oriented home designs.
The designer explains what makes a good bungalow plan.