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Open-concept barndominiums are beautiful: huge clear spans, exposed structure, cathedral ceilings, and uninterrupted sightlines. They’re also challenging from an HVAC perspective. The very qualities that make them attractive — openness, …

When people imagine a barndominium, they often picture vast open spaces, high ceilings, and beautiful metal-clad exteriors. What they don’t always picture are the sneaky little drafts that creep in …

When people think of termites, they imagine them devouring wooden houses from the inside out. So, when you tell someone you’re building a barndominium—a structure made mostly of steel—they might assume …

When building a barndominium in a rural area, one of the least glamorous but most essential parts of your planning is the septic system. While people often get excited about …

When designing or building a barndominium in a snowy region, one of the most critical engineering considerations is snow load — the weight of snow that a roof and structure …

Barndominiums have surged in popularity for their cost-efficiency, versatility, and open-plan charm. But what happens when the perfect plot of land happens to lie within a flood zone? Can you still …

Barndominiums have evolved far beyond the flat farmlands and open plains that once defined their origins. Today, architects and engineers are pushing these metal-framed hybrids into some of the most …

There’s something honest and unapologetic about a space that shows how it works. The Visible Mechanics Barndominium takes that honesty to its architectural core: instead of hiding HVAC ducts, plumbing, …

In an era when finishes often hide structure and layers of paint and cladding erase the memory of what a building actually is, the Honest Materials Barndominium pushes a different agenda: reveal, …

Imagine a barndominium that doesn’t just sit on the land — it learns it. Instead of the usual long, horizontal sweep of barn-form architecture, picture a deliberate vertical eye: a …