This course is part of the Custom Home Academy
Below are a set of links to building type studies from Architectural Record, which are in-depth analyses of particular kinds of buildings, with photos, drawings, specifications, detailed descriptions, and design solutions. Click on each link below, read the article then complete the quiz to earn your credit and certificate of completion.
This course will look at a number of Architectural Record Residential/Custom Home Building Type Studies and “Houses of the Month” project stories from locations across the United States, with a focus on modern design approaches, sustainability practices, and unique building materials.
New Canaan House by Joel Sanders
New Canaan, Connecticut
Architect Joel Sanders emphasizes Midcentury Modern's linearity in Connecticut.
Suzanne Stephes
The Barrington Residence by Eric Rosen
Los Angeles
Inspired by its site, a surprising house in Los Angeles is designed to be experienced from the top down.
Deborah Snoonian Glenn
Heron Hall by McLennan Design
Bainbridge Island, Washington
The creator of the Rigorous Living Building Challenge designs his own super-sustainable dwelling.
Joann Gonchar, AIA
Carroll House by LOT-EK
Brooklyn, NY
An unusual house constructed of upcycled shipping containers cuts a striking figure in Brooklyn.
Josephine Minutillo
Skyline House by Shubin Donaldson
A California firm works with an industrial designer client to create a contemporary home in the Santa Barbara hills.
Alex Klimoski
Square House by LevenBetts
Stone Ridge, New York
A New York firm revisits the site of its first residence to create a relaxing backyard retreat in the Hudson Valley for a longtime client and friend.
Miriam Sitz
510 House by Johnsen Schmaling Architects
Milwaukee
A vibrantly colored house in suburban Milwaukee projects shades of summer all year long.
Miriam Sitz
Alpine Meadows Cabin by Studio Bergtraun Architects
Lake Tahoe, California
A Bay Area firm creates a customized mountain retreat for outdoorsy clients.
Miriam Sitz
Photo courtesy of Jeremy Bitterman
