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A 1915 log cabin is stripped to its core and retained within a new build, part of a 16-project collaboration between ...

On a sloped 68-by-130-foot site in Austin's Zilker Park, Specht Novak let grade, neighbors, and heritage trees organize the ...

Rather than being held back by it, the design team behind this 4,800-square-foot home made the unusually-shaped, sloped site ...

This home, known as 'Stealth House,' sits on a gravel alley in Austin and is tucked behind more traditionally built homes on ...

An in-depth look at five projects where one innovative detail—from a louvered staircase to a concealed wine room—defines the ...

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HartmanBaldwin's Bill Baldwin on resilience after the LA wildfires, what century-old homes reveal, and where builders take on risk they don't fully understand ...

Found at CES 2026, these products streamline life for homeowners. Smart home technology continues to be a priority for homeowners looking to make everyday life easier and more streamlined. At this ...

Most lighting issues stem from late decision-making and reliance on inexpensive fixtures that diminish design. Effective lighting enhances the home's textures, colors, and architectural features.

City planners in Austin, Texas, are working to update land development codes that would allow for increased density, improved water management, and enhanced energy/resource reuse and conservation. One ...

The home features a low-profile, modern design with charred yakisugi siding that blends into the wooded landscape. An open floor plan connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, enhanced by ...