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Marion Mahony Griffin in front of Newman College, Melbourne University, recreational pavilion, 1916.

"The design intent was to calm down the geometry of the house," says Blue Truck Studio’s Peter Liang of the renovation.

A Nova Scotia couple learn that although triangular homes may look simple, they can be devilishly complex.

Before: The previous owner had lived in the house since 1959, and it was quite literally falling apart when Zeke and his partner purchased it.

Floor Plan of Boathouse by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

“MA03 Library House was designed to meet the requirements of a ceramicist and a lawyer in need of a home capable of holding their extensive book collection as well as providing them with spaces for work and creative activity,” say Fria Folket, the architect behind this cabin in Sweden.

Floor plan of Silhouette House by Lazor/Office

Next to the entrance is an area map etched in aluminum by Black Mountain Marking.

The Volterra’s ability to go fully off-grid without the use of fossil fuels responds to a growing interest in sustainable living.

A small cabin for storing and chopping firewood is located on the property, as well.

The Barn Gallery faces southwest to a secluded waterfront bluff, and is surrounded by 4 acres of woodland and a private meadow. Collection and filtration of rain water, and a focus on natural landscaping are integral parts of the Barn Gallery sustainable design philosophy. The rain garden (foreground) functions as a natural filtration system for stormwater runoff headed to the channel below, and is one of the most talked-about features.

Choosing a kitchen or bathroom countertop can be nerve-wracking, and we understand why—they can be one of the most expensive aspects of a renovation, with the added responsibility of impacting the aesthetics of a space. Read on as we work our way through the pros and cons of seven of the most common countertop materials.

The new house numbers are the Aurele 6" Matte Black House Numbers from CB2, while the streamlined mailbox is a Wayfair find.

A look at the 30-room Post Ranch Inn, which contains no right angles.

This remote cabin in Sullivan County hovers above a steep slope, suspended by the trees that surround it.