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It Came from Outer Space
Fear and loathing and saucers from Mars: sci-fi at the movies in mid-century America
'Smart Homes' for the Average Joe
Home automation used to be for the wealthy—but not anymore
Palm Springs Building Boom
The desert is erupting -- poised as a hotbed for new tracts backed by mid-century modern principles
Living the Atrium Life
From yoga studio to party den to concert hall— the Eichler home hosts them all at center court
The Body Beautiful
Two jewelry designers, their ‘wearable art from the heart’ and an ambitious show built on California mid-century modern
Bathrooms on the Rebound
Giving life back to the mid-century modern bath -- remodeled projects, new products and tips
Pandora's Box Of '60s Architecture
Preservationists reflect on ten months of 'The Sixties Turn 50' while promoting greater Los Angeles' architecture of the era
Choice Window Treatments: Curtain Call for Comfort
Reducing exposure to unwanted glare, heat and the eyes of the world
Eichler Air Conditioning
The cool concept behind mini-split HVAC—a quiet, compact, energy-efficient option
Eichler Atrium Covers
Does a dome fit your lifestyle? If so, here are some diverse options to consider
Eichler Roofing
In search of the perfect roofing system—no single 'right' answer for everyone
Eichler Whole-House Insulation
For your roof, glass, and walls, the key to lasting satisfaction is to boost the R-value
Eichler Windows and Doors
Windows, windows everywhere: the pride and peril of life in a house with all that glass
Energy Efficiency: Modern Dream, Green Machine
15 eco-conscious ways to make your home the best that it can be
Energy: Sun Power Rising
Solar technology hits a new plateau in the face of rising electricity costs and greenhouse emissions
Energy: Sun Power Rising
Solar technology hits a new plateau in the face of rising electricity costs and greenhouse emissions
Kitchen Remodeling
Old kitchens, new looks—getting started with a strategy plan for kitchen renewal
Last Days of Eichler Homes
A great building machine hits rock bottom—when Eichler's urban high-rise gamble toppled his company
Meet Bill Streng
Three decades one of his own best customers, Bill still lives 'Streng modern' with a passion
Mid-Century Jazz: Listen to the Cool
Uprising at the dawn of mid-century modern—California's 'cool school' of West Coast jazz
Modern Gardening: Rooted in Chinese Culture
Chi-minded gardening dynamo turns her Davis Streng home into a tranquil healing haven
Prefabulous or Fad?
Designers and builders of prefabricated homes go modern and green—but what lies ahead?
Roof Insulation
Vital foam-roof upgrades add comfort, lower utility bills, and enhance your home's value
Roofing Survival Guide
Re-roofing your modern home: useful tips and roof systems to get the job done
Shake, Rattle...and Retrofit
Protecting your home and family against the next major earthquake