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Oct 22, 2024 | 
finehomebuilding.com | Donna Pizzi |Slide-By House |Abby Cote
When in 2004 we bought this 1909 bungalow in Portland, Oregon, it was so dilapidated that the house inspector asked us if we knew what we were getting into. We could envision what it could become, though, because we work as a writer/stylist and photographer team for OHJ and other shelter magazines. We poured time, money, and sweat equity into the bungalow remodel.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
finehomebuilding.com | Janice Rohlf |Slide-By House |Abby Cote
This family-and-guest retreat, owned and designed by husband-and-wife architects, cantilevers off a cliff. The home, which connects to the earth in only six locations, sits on a recycled steel moment frame rather than concrete to minimize the carbon footprint. While the linear building measures 1386 sq. ft. (and can sleep up to 15, mostly in a bunk room), its actual footprint is less than 100 sq. ft. total.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
finehomebuilding.com | Fernando Ruiz |Slide-By House |Abby Cote
Attending Batimat, Europe’s counterpart to the International Builders’ Show (IBS), felt like taking a crash course in a different building universe. While IBS keeps its pulse on U.S. homebuilding trends, Batimat dives deep into European techniques and materials that rarely make it to our side of the pond.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
finehomebuilding.com | Janice Rohlf |Slide-By House |Abby Cote
Replacing the main house’s carport created the opportunity to build this upstairs Austin, Texas accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Used mainly as a guest house and a writer’s retreat, it offers a quiet sanctuary tucked away in a busy West Austin neighborhood. The space features 549 sq. ft. of conditioned space was efficiently planned to comprise a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living area. Wrapping around the ADU, a generous 350-sq.-ft.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
finehomebuilding.com | Janice Rohlf |Slide-By House |Abby Cote
This detached accessory dwelling unit design brings forward a model of urban density while providing a private home that shares a courtyard with two other households. The 1225-sq.-ft. modern Tudor-style cottage in a modified split-level design has three bedrooms, one-and-a half baths, flexible utility space, and creative storage. To take advantage of the 25-ft. height limit and the yard sloping away from the sidewalk, the front door enters at the mid-level landing.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
finehomebuilding.com | Janice Rohlf |Slide-By House |Abby Cote
This interior designer’s own family timber frame home on Nantucket was crafted to be as energy efficient and functional as possible while at the same time showcasing interiors that express warm minimalism with a Scandinavian flair. Because of the unique conditions of building on an island, the timber frame and wall and roof panels were manufactured off-site and assembled on the seaside property in stages to minimize build time and construction costs.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
finehomebuilding.com | Slide-By House |Abby Cote
In episode 643 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, the team discusses the importance of meticulously tracking costs for every building project. As many know, unexpected expenses can throw off even the most carefully planned budget. To prevent surprises, it’s essential to regularly track costs and adjust expenses using a spreadsheet or other software. Construction budget tracking allows everyone involved to make informed decisions and find the most cost-effective options.
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
finehomebuilding.com | Slide-By House |Patrick McCombe |Patrick Mccombe
Follow the Fine Homebuilding Podcast on your favorite app. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode. Note: The Fine Homebuilding Podcast team is always looking for ways to improve, so we’re switching up our video strategy. But don’t worry—you’ll still be able to watch all your favorite clips from the show. Check out our YouTube channel or keep scrolling to see more!Mason shares thoughts on insulating old attics. Steven says keep foundations simple. Jim’s outlet needs a cover.
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
finehomebuilding.com | Slide-By House |Patrick McCombe |Patrick Mccombe
Follow the Fine Homebuilding Podcast on your favorite app. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode. Note: The Fine Homebuilding Podcast team is always looking for ways to improve, so we’re switching up our video strategy. But don’t worry—you’ll still be able to watch all your favorite clips from the show. Check out our YouTube channel or keep scrolling to see more!Corey asks about windows that connect kitchens and decks. Mark wonders about pin foundations.
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
finehomebuilding.com | Slide-By House |Janice Rohlf |Abby Cote
Two identical forms sliding by each other create the program for this house in a 200-year-old field that was subdivided into four equal lots. In an effort to preserve the agrarian nature of the land, the building was sited at the edge of the lot, rather than in the middle, leaving more space for the original field. Similarly, as a respectful nod to local farm architecture, the building profiles were kept low and the shapes very simple.
