Houses 2000

Issue # 131

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Table of Contents

Articles		Page
ELEVATING THE SHINGLE STYLE by William L. Burgin Raising this house one level not only solved the problem of a sloped site but also put the best views in the right places		58
A NEW BUNGALOW COURTYARD by Ross Chapin On Whidbey Island, eight small houses create a community and a provocative model for development in towns where land is scarce		64
DESERT OUTPOST by Steve Badanes Jersey Devil tames the Palm Springs blast furnace with an outdoor room that includes a pool and a waterfall		72
SMALL SEASIDE HOUSE / SLEEPS 18 by Robert Orr A second home that accommodates all the uncles and cousiins, or a honeymooning couple		78
THICK WALLS AND A GREAT ROOM by Jan Wisniewski A straw-bale house in New Mexico is an energy-efficient ark surrounded by flagstone terraces		84
A LAKESIDE FAMILY LODGE by Dale Mulfinger and Steven Buetow Two brothers breat traditional boundaries in a Wisconsin house without a master bedroom		90
THE INFILL VILLA by Bruce Kelley Curved ceilings, inventive plaster finishes and a red exterior define a small Bay-area house		96
GUEST HOUSE BY THE BAY by Peter Zimmerman Where Maryland's Elk River meets Chesapeake Bay, this simple and elegant cottage opens to expansive views of sky and water		100
MEDITERRANEAN MODERN by Jon Stoumen A country house combines old-world style with state-of-the-art earthquake and fire resistance		106
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CASUAL by Cass Calder Smith A family's summer home in Napa Valley fosters relaxation with its open plan and earthy materials		112

Departments		Page
TAKING ISSUE Why I hate building booms		6
COMMENTARY Gender gap reflected in lap pool, How builders can be better at business, Can we frame our homes with wood and save the forest, too?		16
DRAWING BOARD Stair railing details exert a strong influence on the style of a house		46
FINISHING TOUCHES Outbuildings that work		118
FIXTURES AND MATERIALS Steel joists in wood-frame houses, Wooden bathtub, Fake slate roofing		130
REVIEWS The House Design Series, 3D Home Architect Deluxe 3.0, Greene and Greene: The Passion and the Legacy		142
GREAT MOMENTS The never-ending project		158

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