Home & Design: Artists flourish in housing set aside for them

High ceilings, light-filled rooms, bargain prices and like-minded neighbors would be attractive listing details for any apartment. But when it comes to special residences reserved for artists, these aren't just lines in a Realtor's advertisement -- they're critical elements of the creative process. ¶ There are four buildings in the Washington area with apartments or condos set aside for artists to work and live. Artists who score units in these subsidized, sought-after buildings consider themse...