The size and shape of an extension is a balancing act. For the new space to interact in harmony with the existing house, you will need to consider form, cost, and practicalities. The roof style in ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the third installment of This Ugly House, a reader renovation diary. We’re excited to publish this tale of a hands-on renovation of a wood-frame house in Bed Stuy. The author ...

Once again, as with some of the other flat roof extension ideas, when there is lots of glass featured in the design, ensuring the building doesn't overheat is key. A metal brise soleil was employed to ...