Tucked in a Chicago suburb, the Courtyard Residence celebrates the outdoors while responding to the needs of each family member.
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Discovering Additional Potential
A family realizes the full potential of their outdoor space by building a modern addition that lets the view take top billing. Spending time in their serene and secluded back yard has always been an integral part of each day for this young family of four. But the majority of windows in the house faced…
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Letting Nature Lead Learning
Architect Henry Siegel of Siegel & Strain Architects designs a LEED Gold educational facility.
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Persistence of Vision
Ed Weinstein doesn’t let go of dreams easily. The award-winning architect steadfastly held his vision for a downtown Seattle horse stable known as Union Stables.
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Watch: Mystery Leaks And a 323-Window Replacement Job
Windows shouldn’t fail after just 10 years, but for one condo building in Chicago, a few small leaks hinted at widespread issues requiring a carefully engineered replacement solution.
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Compact But Never Cramped
At just 380 square feet, Marvin Architects Challenge winner “Compact Living” incorporates a lot of architectural ideas into a small space, yet somehow never manages to feel cramped or defined by its size alone.
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A Toast to Big Doors
There are many fine craft beer companies. There are many fine craft beer companies with cool breweries, restaurants, and taprooms. And then there is Surly Brewing Co. of Minneapolis, Minn.
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From Distressed and Abandoned to LEED-Silver Affordable Housing
Architecture and planning firm overcomes obstacles to build affordable workforce housing and achieve LEED certification using energy-efficient Integrity All Ultrex windows.
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Preserving a Plywood Home 75 Feet from the Atlantic Ocean
A 1960s coastal home in Maine is remodeled to stay true to the home’s character and architecture, while making it a four season getaway.
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The Modern Bucolic
A backcountry house gets the modern treatment with bold vistas and exceptional energy efficiency.
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