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The results are in! We deliberated over hundreds of entries, covering everything from residential furnishings to smart home systems and facade products. Our superb team of judges evaluated entries for innovation,   aesthetics, performance, and value. In addition to selecting a winner and two honorable mentions for each category (there were too many amazing products to just select one), we included some standout products in our “Visionaries” section, highlighting the year’s very best designs. The Jury: Becca Blasdel: p roducts editor,  The Architect’s Newspaper Rafael de Cárdenas : f ounder and designer, Architecture at Large William Menking: e ditor-in-chief,  The Architect’s Newspaper Jean Sundin : f ounder and principal, Office for Visual Interaction Marc Tsurumaki: p rincipal and founding partner, LTL Architects Bob Williams: c o-founder and president of design, Mitchell gold + Bob Williams  Winner: Krion Solid Surface Material Porcelanosa Krion can be used for a number of appl...

Whether ritualistic, religious or curative, bathing has always been about more than just personal hygiene, and the modern bathroom is no exception. Not just a functional space, it’s a haven to retreat to after a hard day, somewhere to relax mind and body. The bath is the focal point, so it makes sense to choose one that’s beautiful as well as useful. But with hundreds of shapes, styles and materials available, where do you start? Don’t get into a lather – we’ve found the hottest tubs to suit every budget. Before you buy a bath ‘Never buy a bath on a whim,’ warns Jonathan Carter , marketing manager at Victoria & Albert . ‘To ensure you’re happy with your investment, reserve time for choosing the right one.’ The first things to consider are space and budget, and how much of each you have. As a general rule, a freestanding bath will take up more inches and more pennies than a built-in number. Combined bath and shower Think about who will be using your new bath and in which way. ‘Showe...

General Specs and Team Location: Santa Fe, NM Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Living Space : 2400 sqf Cost (USD/sq. ft.): $250/sqf Completed August 2010 - Excellence in Green Remodeling from Hacienda's Parade Of Homes (2010) - Best Design from Hacienda's Parade Of Homes (2010) - Exemplary Site Utilization from the New Mexico Green Building Council (2010) Architect/Designer/Builder: Michael Percy Grant , Percy Home Design , LLC Structural Engineer: David Grabiel, QPEC Construction Roof Type 1: R-49 (torch-down roof over 7" polyiso rigid, unvented) Roof Type 2: R-56 (standing-seam metal over 2" polyiso over 12" TJI w/ cellulose, unvented) Walls Existing : R-10 to R-15 (plaster/stucco over 2-3" polyurethane spray foam over 14" earth adobe) Walls New: R-29 ( James Hardie clapboard siding over 2" XPS over 2x6 @ 24 o.c. w/ cellulose) Floors, existing: 8" inaccessible & uninsulated dirt crawl space , old vents sealed up, exhausted by HRV...