Boyce identifies 5 hot home design trends, from an expanding desire for spa baths to an increasing interest in specialized storage.
Describing the design of a new Sarah Susanka plan (she is the architect author of The Not So Big House books) and how it shares connections with Frank Lloyd Wright and Hawaiian architecture.
How the Gardner firm approaches each design.
A getaway home that's all about relaxation and family time.
How a lanai -- which is Hawaiian for outdoor living room -- helps a home expand in good weather.
Matthew Coates is a Houseplans.com Signature Architect whose innovative contemporary designs celebrate nature and sustainability.
Practical, neighborly solutions for maximizing space on tight sites.
Pointers for making a contemporary Craftsman style kitchen.
See how this design accomodates changing lifestyles...Time for a teen suite or a "snoritorium"?! Ideas to help you think about how your new home might adapt to growing children or aging in place.
Architect Francois Levy offers tips for energy-savvy home building.
Boyce explains why building small apartment buildings makes sense.
A recent Wall Street Journal article reports on how architects and homeowners are reinventing the low-slung ranch house with high ceilings and luxury amenities.