Build Green New Mexico Program

Listen live to recent radio broadcasts with Publisher Bruce Adams and Guests from the home building industry

January 15, 2012

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Southwestern Homes & Living

Charm House
In the hands of an experienced, history-conscious remodeler, a century-old adobe in Los Ranchos gets a long-awaited makeover while still retaining its authenticity.

Vive la Différence
Forward-thinking green design and a stunning East Mountains setting make Oblio House stand out for all the right reasons.

Badge of Honor
Newly transplanted from the Mid-Atlantic, a couple builds an eco-conscious home in Lamy and finds that living a simpler, more sustainable life is something to be proud of.

Design & Decor
Friends in Chic Places.
Design-savvy pals transform their side-by-side bungalows near downtown Albuquerque into showcases of modern style.

Design Studio
A Q&A about what’s new in tile with Geraldine Gutierrez of Architectural Surfaces Inc.

Su Cocina
Chef John Vollertsen shares his favorite new kitchen gadgets and a recipe for Moroccan Lamb, Fennel, and Date Tagine.

Masters of New Mexico
Labe and Kino Kopelov, the father-son team at Kopelov Cut Stone in Bernalillo, create architectural elements for the ages.

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.