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The Flexible House Then & Now

The Flexible House Then & Now

Lessons in flexibility inspired by the most famous modern Dutch house, designed by Gerrit Rietveld for Truus Schröder, in Utrecht, of 1924.

Bunkrooms

Bunkrooms

Bunkrooms aren't just for dormitories at college or camp -- they're an efficient way to pack more beds into smaller spaces.

A Better Way To Build A Modern House?

A Better Way To Build A Modern House?

Lydia explains the differences between several eco-savvy prefab building systems.

Wright's Robie House: The First Modern Family Home?

Wright's Robie House: The First Modern Family Home?

Boyce finds design inspiration in Frank Lloyd Wright's Frederick C. Robie house in Chicago of 1906, considered one of the last great examples of his Prairie style.

Changing Spaces, Shared Interests

Changing Spaces, Shared Interests

Boomers and Millennials both want multifunctional spaces for more efficient living, according to presentations at the 2017 International Home Builder Show -- and they both like their wine!

The Most Famous Modern Hawaiian House

The Most Famous Modern Hawaiian House

Describing the modern house by architect Vladimir Ossipoff that was put on the cover of House Beautiful magazine in 1958 -- worth studying today for its many timeless design ideas.

Stock Plans Then & Now

Stock Plans Then & Now

A short history of stock house plans, from the Renaissance to today.

Design Books for Holiday Giving

Design Books for Holiday Giving

Four important new books about architectural creativity and home design provide a window into how architects and clients think and connect -- or not!

Home Work

Home Work

The home as "incubator building," and other office ideas.

Trend Watch: Double Master Suites

Trend Watch: Double Master Suites

House plans with two master suites are becoming more popular.

Learning from Floating Homes & Houseboats

Learning from Floating Homes & Houseboats

Tight quarters on houseboats ensure that every inch counts. Joyanna reports on adaptable ideas for landlubbers.

Interior Design Ideas from the Saarinen House at Cranbrook

Interior Design Ideas from the Saarinen House at Cranbrook

Boyce finds interiors lessons in the Art Deco house that Eliel and Loja Saarinen designed for Cranbrook Academy of Art in the late 1920s.

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