Residential Architect Magazine: Articles

in the middle of nowhere

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:21:22 EST

Alongside the unpaved road to Lori Ryker and Brett W. Nave's home and studio, alpacas and horses nibble placidly at the surrounding grassland. Dusty pickup trucks drive well under the posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour. The Livingston, Mont., compoun

Sub-Zero Expands Line With 27-inch Refrigerator Columns

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:27:13 EST

Sub-Zero's integrated columns offer design flexibility in the kitchen.

Urban and Suburban Infill Projects

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 03:28:14 EST

Infill lots give clients the dual advantage of great location with the space and amenities of a custom house.

Announcing the Winners of the 2013 RA Design Awards

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:07:25 EST

Our jury panel of four architects reviewed more than 600 projects during two days of judging and selected 34 entries as worthy of a 2013 Residential Architect Design Award.

Crestwood Hills House For Sale

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:36:07 EST

The first house to be built in the famous Los Angeles development of Crestwood Hills is for sale by its original owners. The three-bedroom house—in addition to the 500 surrounding residences—was designed by renowned mid-century architect A. Quincy Jones.

Prefab Pavilion Highlights Salvaged Materials

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:44:31 EST

Reclaimed wood and glass bottles make up a 213-square-foot outbuilding.

Case Study: Arts and Crafts Kitchen

Mon, 6 May 2013 02:00:04 EST

An Arts and Crafts kitchen renovation in Minneapolis, Minn.

Woven Vinyl Flooring, Architectural Systems Inc.

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 06:08:16 EST

This flooring offers a fresh look and resilience to withstand the outdoors.

Four Pavilions, Washington, D.C.

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:27:21 EST

Richard Williams Architects preserves an iconic 1975 Hugh Newell Jacobsen house.

15 Young Firms to Watch

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:28:01 EST

While none of these firms were around when the magazine launched 15 years ago, we're eager to track what they accomplish in the years to come.

Sagaponack, Sagaponack, N.Y.

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 04:48:19 EST

Simplicity and clarity rule the day at a waterfront home by Bates Masi Architects.

Fillmore Park, San Francisco

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:31:20 EST

Design creates opportunities for social interaction at this affordable housing project by David Baker + Partners.

Case Study: Ludwig Residence Bath

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:29:30 EST

A dramatically integrated master bedroom and bath in San Francisco.

2013 Residential Architect Design Awards

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 04:51:42 EST

The winners of this year's RADA: one Project of the Year, 10 Grand awards, and 23 Merit awards.

How to Talk to Clients

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:00:01 EST

Architects are trained to use esoteric language to establish their authority. But to get things built they need to both inspire people and put them at ease.

An Urban Garden in Philadelphia

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:56:55 EST

Otto Architects creates a tiny backyard oasis.

The Modules, Philadelphia

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 04:33:27 EST

Prefab techniques streamlined the construction time for this LEED-Gold multifamily building.

screen shot

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 05:12:00 EST

Residential garage doors are generally run-of-the-mill steel products or custom traditional styles made of wood. With its new aluminum and glass contemporary unit, Cincinnati, Ohio–based Clopay Building Products adds some flair to the mix.

The latest highly insulating windows are almost as efficient as a wall

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:39:47 EST

Highly insulating windows are effective, but are they worth the price?

Bedford Residence, Bedford Corners, N.Y.

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:29:28 EST

“Architects often think of buildings as an independent sculptural object that sits in landscape,” says Joel Sanders, AIA. “Our intention was to have the house recede, and what would catch your eye is this white lining that begins inside and goes down the hill.”