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2008 So You Want to Live on the Coast Special Section

Work in Progress
All it took to transform this island home was attention to detail—and about 20 years of labor.
Building to Last '08
Lower your energy dependence. Use local resources. Limit your environmental impact. All green design has a common message, but these homes—from traditional to modern—show you can go eco any way you choose.
A Bold Move
An Evanston couple took a chance on an architect, a style, and the other side of the lake when they built a second home in Wisconsin.
Advice from an Architect
Sneak a peek at an architect's green building strategies.
Unseen Green
Near the South Carolina shore, one couple built an eco-friendly home with the traditional look they love.
Simply Sustainable
The right materials made all the difference in an out-of-the-way island home.
Colorful By Design
At his family's home on Florida's Gulf Coast, architect Tim McNamara proves that fun follows function.
Holding Down the Fort
Georgians Courtney and Mike Small revived a historic officer's house on a storied island street.
Ranch Dressing
With a limited budget but unlimited vision, Fred Albert and Mark Sheppard turned their flimsy rancher on Puget Sound into a warm coastal cottage.
History Lesson
A century-old photograph inspired Barbara and Dave Harp to renovate—not raze—their Maryland home.
Rescuing an Island Retreat
A top-to-bottom renovation adds character and charm to an old Hawaiian home.