The Green Scene The LEAF house includes energy-efficient appliances and skylights. Photo © James PetroThe buildings we work and live in have a significant impact on the environment—and not a […]

  Green Scene- Deconstruction In this deconstruction by Ponte-Mellor Architects, all windows, doors and architectural elements that could be recycled are removed prior to demolition.Building a green home or renovation […]

  Great Falls Pool Makeover There are more than 40,000 swimming pools in the DC metropolitan area, and Don Gwiz, vice-president of Lewis-Aquatech, says most of them are in need […]

  Green Scene- Eco-Conscious Landscaping A green roof in Austin, Texas, designed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower center. Photo by Philip HawkinsGreen, sustainable and eco-friendly are buzzwords on the […]

A Lodge in the Woods The secluded new home, located just outside a nature preserve in Great Falls, Virginia, has a façade clad in cedar and stone. In March 2005 […]

  A Modern Acceleration The brick on the original house was painted a dark forest green to blend in with the HardiePanel siding that clads the new volume on one […]

The Condo Conversion The lobby at Baltimore’s Silo Point reveals some of the architectural detail that distinguishes this new condominium complex located in a renovated 1920s grain elevator. The community […]

A Craftsman Re-Creation During the first renovation, the addition of French doors and a porch opened up views of the pool and surrounding forest from the dining room. The Mission-style […]

Setting the Scene Illuminated at night, the pool evokes a resort feel in the courtyard of the stucco-clad residence. On the left, the freestanding pool house encloses a wet bar […]

Urban Refuge In the living room, the fireplace is faced in dry-stacked granite with a slot allowing for air circulation. The sofa and lacquered coffee table by Montis were purchased […]

An Urban Oasis The design of the conservatory/pool house evolved with homeowner Ruth Kassinger’s interests in botany and swimming.Great ideas often have humble beginnings. For Ted and Ruth Kassinger of […]

The Newseum's Debut The Newseum. Photo by Sam Kittner. At press time, Washington’s newest museum, the Newseum, was scheduled to open during the first quarter of 2008. It will feature […]

Custom Considerations A true kosher kitchen, with separate areas for milk, meat and “pareve” food preparation, demands a generous amount of space. The Wolasky family, whose Baltimore kitchen was too […]

In the library, a reproduction of an 18th-century equestrian painting hangs over an antique chest. Designer Michael Keith commissioned the artwork in Italy. Jay and Dottie Martin were thinking about […]

Inspired Materials Croco tiles. These porcelain Croco tiles from Rex’s Matouche line are available at The Mosaic Tile Company. Designed to imitate leather, reptile or elephant skin, the tiles come […]

Delight in the Details Peggy Fisher transformed her client’s lackluster basement into a cheerful spot for gathering with family and friends. The new stair boasts Arts and Crafts detail. The […]