In a high-income neighborhood of historic homes that have more than doubled their size in recent years, there’s a sense…
FEATURED CASE STUDIES
Rollingwood lies west of downtown Austin, just outside city limits. Home to tree-lined streets, Zilker Park, and Ladybird Lake, it…
Somewhere between a folly and a guest house, this rugged little structure on Whidbey Island near Seattle distills shelter to…
The large, wooded lot that made this 1950s home so attractive to architect Risa Boyer’s clients had a hidden counterpart…
RD ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
This project’s strong handling of architecture’s universals—space, proportion, and light—earned uniform praise from the jury. “This is the one I…
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2022 Residential Design Architecture Awards. RDAA received nearly 370 entries in…
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 Residential Design Architecture Awards. RDAA exceeded expectations in this extraordinary…
Voluptuous rock formations, a desert plateau, and remarkable valley views of Palm Desert and Palm Springs: This was the enviable…
Although a seemingly inevitable design for this scenic site in New Zealand, Wanaka Wedge House began as an internet plan…
The rugged Colorado countryside nestles this home in a craggy embrace. Designed with care and sensitivity by Studio B, the…
INDUSTRY NEWS
The prices of goods used in residential construction climbed 1.8% in May (not seasonally adjusted) and have increased 19.4%, year-over-year,…
Single-family starts declined further in May, as higher interest rates weighed on housing affordability. This follows a sixth straight monthly…
Three new leaders have been elected to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Board of Directors. AIA delegates elected Kimberly…
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing exceptional designs with its 2022 Small Project Awards. Complete details for each…
Recent developments in the first quarter of 2022 per NAHB’s Home Building Geography Index (HBGI), indicate single-family home building slowing…
NAHB analysis of Census Construction Spending data shows that total private residential construction spending rose 0.9% in April after an…
RD INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Somewhere between a folly and a guest house, this rugged little structure on Whidbey Island near Seattle distills shelter to…
Austin’s exponential building boom is leaving no neighborhood ungentrified, and that certainly makes it tough for anyone who needs affordable…
When life throws you curves, sometimes the best choice is to respond in kind. When Wheeler Kearns’ clients approached the…
Washington, D.C., has no shortage of distinguished older houses in lovely, leafy neighborhoods close to downtown. Most are worth saving,…
Architecture is an art for Jennifer Luce, FAIA, one she embraces with a sculptor’s sensuality and an engineer’s precision. Every…
It can be a blessing or a curse to remodel the work of another architect, but for Mark Wellen, FAIA,…
ON THE BOARDS
The vibe on Block Island, Rhode Island, couldn’t differ more from nearby Newport. Yes, there are extravagant summer mansions here,…
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Rising waters will eventually inundate many desirable seaside locations, and there are as many ideas about how to cope with…
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There’s a bend and widening of Texas’ Dry Frio River, where the water lingers year-round in a swimming hole. This…
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EYRC knows its way around iconic modern houses—whether it’s renovating them or designing them from scratch. The firm is also…
Read MorePRO-FILES
When he launched ThinkMakeBuild in Washington, D.C., in 2010, Darren Kornas made two decisions that now seem prescient. One was…
After 37 years in practice, Heidi Richardson has a large body of award-winning work to look back on and learn…
Those of us who have endured the years 2020 and 2021 will look back upon them as a turning point…
With its balance of culture and outdoor recreation, the Twin Cities area is luring many young people away from the…
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