Articles by Ingrid Spencer

Imagine a world where new housing developments prohibit the use of solar panels because they're considered to be unsightly.

For Bobby and Kristi Walters a lot has changed over the five years since they approached Vinny Petrarca, Assoc. AIA, to design their house in Greenville, North Carolina.

It seems appropriate that Modern architecture should appear in Grossburgwedel, Germany—an enclave in a medieval region that has demonstrated progressive leanings over the course of its long history.

For Seattle-based artist/designer Roy McMakin, simple things can be very complicated.

Thomas Fletcher, father of five, radiologist, and homeowner of a recently completed 4,200-square-foot house near downtown Austin, is sad.

“I had my second home built,” says anesthesiologist Jim Alpers, “and it just happens to be attached to my first house.”

South Australia–based architect Max Pritchard knew he had a challenge on his hands as soon as his clients contacted him.

Those of us from Northern California can attest to the fact that one of the most beautiful beaches in the world is located about 20 miles north of San Francisco—Stinson Beach. It’s a little wilder than most—windy and often foggy.

Reuse, renew, recycle, renovate! When New Westminster, British Columbia, couple Jeanine Harper and Les Linfoot, and their three sons, aged 18 to 26, needed more space, they decided to build onto their 2,500-square-foot 1950s ranch-style house.

Last November in Montecito, California, wildfire consumed almost 2,000 acres, destroying over 100 homes.