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Brian Libby is a Portland-based architecture writer who has contributed to Dwell since 2004. He has also written for The New York Times, Architect, CityLab, Salon, Metropolis, Architectural Record and The Oregonian, among others. Libby additionally writes the Portland Architecture blog and is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer.

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Private Nooks Unfold at Every Turn in This Origami-Inspired Japanese Home
The naturally ventilated Kumagaya House has a central breezeway, soaring volumes, and secluded spaces that give its occupants...
Before & After: An Architect Does It All for a 1967 Split-Level in Bozeman
Open Studio Collective founder Allison Bryan was both architect and builder on her dream home, infusing the gut job with playful...
Budget Breakdown: This $865K Coastal Dwelling Is So Much More Than a Starter House
For the price of a Bay Area fixer-upper, a young architect builds a fire-resistant home where he can live, work, and surf.

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Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU in Portland, Oregon
Accessory dwelling units help the city meet its density goals and extend housing options—but only after striking a...