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.
How planning for the sharing economy can give your new home flexibility as needs change.
Flexible designs include spaces that can work as home offices and/or guest suites. Here's a sampling.
The trellised outdoor space often identified with sun-splashed Italian villas and Craftsman bungalows is making a comeback.
The latest plan by Nicholas Lee is organized around what he calls an "Inside-Out Room," with roots in Mid-Century Modern home design.
From BBQ porches to Jack-and-Jill bathrooms, here are the top selling plan features.