Southwestern Homes & Living

Get a closer look at inspiring New Mexico homes and the people
behind them.

Custom Builders Council Home Tour 2009


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Southwestern kitchen gallery

New Mexican recipes

Santa Fe style: alive and well

 

Green Building

The first custom home in New Mexico to receive LEED Platinum certification sidesteps greenwashing with well-defined avenues for creating an eco-friendly, high-performance house.
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Advice, Answers & Expert Opinions

Whether you’re choosing colors, deciding how steep to pitch your roof, evaluating the cost of adobe, or remodeling with a kiva fireplace, chances are we can help. Browse our Southwestern design questions and expert answers, or send a question to our experts.


Southwestern Design & Santa Fe Style—a Visual Dictionary


The Southwest hosts a unique—and sometimes bewildering—array of home styles. It ranges from adobe residences in the traditional Pueblo style to Territorial Revival to Contemporary Southwestern. Unique design elements range from vigas to nichos. Come see what it’s all about in our unique visual style dictionary.