4 Massing Strategies for Building on Sloped Sites
There's something exhilarating about building a house on the side of a mountain or hillside. It's like you're on the precipice of the world [...]
Designing Without a View
As suburban neighborhoods become denser and privacy becomes harder to come by, we're faced with an interesting design challenge for the single-family home. We [...]
Design Inspiration: Wooded Lakeside Retreats
When designing lake houses, providing an abundant amount of windows to frame views of the surroundings is paramount. While lake houses exist throughout the [...]
Travel Journal: Resonating With Place
Over the past few years, we've shared some of our favorite travel adventures with you. Often, we deliberately choose to share places that are [...]
Timeless Design: Qualities of Exceptional & Enduring Architecture
Buildings and homes are revered because they're timeless. Tadao Ando, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Peter Zumthor. Their works stand out because they have a [...]
Exterior Design – What to Know Before You Start
The all-important exterior design: It's what people see first, and it's what makes a lasting impression. Some of the most frequently asked questions we [...]
Rethinking Home Design in a Changing World
As the coronavirus continues to spread, we find ourselves spending more and more time at home. Rooms where we once spent only a few waking [...]
Key Considerations When Building in Remote Locations
The idea of building a home in a remote location is something many people dream of. There's plenty to love: the privacy, the peaceful [...]
Travel Journal: Design Observations of a Simple Modern Cabin
Here's 8 design observations of a simple modern cabin. Recently we took a trip to Joshua Tree, CA with one agenda: to relax, unwind, [...]
Entry Sequences: Designing an Entry with a View
We're having fun designing a home for clients who have an amazing view of the Columbia River in Washington (coming soon!). As part of [...]
Architectural Book Review: House Rules
Book Review: Architectural Book Review: House Rules: An Architect’s Guide to Modern Life Written by Deborah Berke, Foreword by Rick Moody An Amazon recommendation, [...]
7 Reasons To Love Simple Modern Design
We all like simple modern home design, but what exactly do we love about it: the clean lines, the straightforward appearance, the simplicity? At YR Architecture [...]
Design Inspiration: Small Modern Houses
If you're considering a simpler lifestyle, living with less, or even downsizing to a smaller space, check out these inspiring small modern houses. Taking cues [...]
Travel Journal: Early Modernist Lessons in Placemaking
Architecture and travel. Anyone who knows an architect knows we love to travel. We love seeing new places, experiencing new things, learning about new cultures, [...]
Blending Architectural Styles
Many times as architects, we're asked to do the seemingly impossible task of creating a cohesive design that incorporates two different design aesthetics. Whether a [...]
5 Strategies For Finding Land to Build a Small Affordable House
Do you want to build a small house but are having trouble finding a lot to build it on? Finding land to build a small [...]
Modern Additions to Older (Traditional) Houses
Doing a modern addition to a traditional or older home? Check out these inspiring projects for design inspiration and how to make them work. With [...]
Book Review: Heavy Timber Structures
Book Review: Book Review: Heavy Timber Structures, Creating Comfort in Public Spaces by Anthony F. Zaya and Tim Diener We received this interesting timber framing [...]
10 Affordable Gift Ideas for Architecture Lovers
Here's 10 great affordable gift ideas for architecture lovers. These gift ideas are great for any occasion: birthdays, Christmas, Valentine's Day, or even just [...]
Making a House Look Modern: 9 Tips To Modernize a House Design
Designing a modern home is not easy. It takes patience, skill, and thoughtful deliberation. But what constitutes modern home design, and how do you know [...]
Modern [Exterior] Window Details
Window details play a huge part in making a house look modern. Here are 6 modern exterior window details to choose from for your modern home.
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5 Simple Modern [Interior] Window Trim Details
To create a simple modern home design, you need to get the window details right. Here are 5 simple modern window trim details to unify your modern space.
How To Boost Your Creative Thinking
Creativity is a learned skill. Learn how to think more creatively and explore design ideas you never thought possible with the help of these strategies.
Attic Conversions: Regulations, Requirements & Design Considerations
Attic conversions are an affordable way to add livable space to your current house, but consider these regulations, requirements, and considerations first. With the [...]
Cost-Effective Alternatives to a House Addition
With the expensive nature of home additions, consider these cost-effective alternatives using your existing footprint.
Modern House Design & How You Can Afford It
If you set good project goals at the start, plan early and often to meet them, and remain mindful throughout the process about budget concerns you can create an affordable modern home.
Affordable Modern House Design
Affordable modern house design can be achieved because modern design is inherently simple in design and construction. Simple floor plans and details help make it possible.
Simple Modern Roof Designs
An article sharing the most popular simple modern roof designs, their aesthetics, uses, technical construction methods, and planning considerations.
Characteristics of Simple Minimalist House Plans
Minimalist architecture can be characterized by one word: simple - reducing a building down to its most basic form, function, and essence. Nothing over [...]
3 Thoughtful Gifts for Minimalists, Creatives, & Social ‘Do-Gooders’
We're not big on gifts at YR Architecture + Design. As minimalists ourselves, we cherish quality time over gifts any day. But we thought [...]
6 Valuable Benefits of Window Walls in Your Home
Love the look of window walls in modern homes? We do too! There are many valuable benefits of window walls in your home. Whether the [...]
3 Effective Design Strategies for Small Modern Homes
Building smaller, compact homes is gaining momentum. People are realizing that living in smaller well-designed modern homes has many benefits, both quantitative and qualitative, over larger traditional [...]
5 Characteristics of Modern Minimalist House Designs
Minimalist house design is about achieving better design through simplicity. What characteristics define this "less is more" minimalist design philosophy?
Window Wall Design for Modern Houses
Since we love modern window walls, we put together some projects we like with inspiring window wall designs. Hope you find these as inspiring was [...]
Inspiring Modern Mountain Houses & Why They’re Successful
Living in the mountains can be peaceful and magical. Mountains provide some of the most scenic landscapes and diverse ecosystems in the world. There's fresh [...]