2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best
You'll find plenty of inspiration in these four award-winning projects from the Best in American Living Awards
What Gen-Z Buyers Really Want in a Home
The fervor of planning for Millennials in the home building industry has now pivoted to Gen Z. So, what does this new generation want?
4 Luxury Production Home Designs to Inspire
Yes, these are designs for production homes, but you won't find any cookie-cutter repetitive elements in this high-end selection
The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort
Explore the design elements and unique, luxe details that combine to create a sense of comfort and relaxed indoor/outdoor living in The New American Home 2024
4 Inspiring Adaptive Reuse Projects With Real Impact
From former schools to warehouses, these adaptive reuse projects—winners in the 2023 Best in American Living Awards—succeed in creating new housing and revitalizing their neighborhoods
Kid-Friendly Home Design Four Ways
Do your ‘family’ homes really deliver great design for parents and their children? Here are four clever home design ideas that consider kids and adults alike
Design
Experts Agree Quarantine Affected Homeowners’ Color Choices
Staring at gray walls has become less ideal for homeowners, thanks to the pandemic, experts say. A shift toward earthy and warmer neutrals are…
House Review
Density Done Right Post-COVID: 4 Home Plans Reimagine Proximity
This assortment of product types and densities provides private entryways and plenty of outdoor living space for a fresh take on density in a post-COVID world
Design
Brick is Back: After Years of Decline, the Exterior Material Returns
More builders are choosing brick as an exterior wall material after years of decline, reports Home Innovation Research Labs. An increasing number…
Design
The Argument for the Open Floor Plan
Though a growing desire for more privacy has pushed homeowners to rethink their open floor plans, Realtor.com argues the airy design is not dead.…
Design
Is IKEA a Trustworthy Affordable Cabinet Alternative for Residential Pros?
On the latest installment of The Weekly, two designers weigh in on how IKEA cabinets play into residential home design.
Many residential…
Smart Home
The Latest and Greatest in Smart Home Tech
Smart technology once only lived in sci-fi, but there’s a plethora of affordable, reachable smart home products on the market—and homebuyers want…
Life of an Architect Podcast
Ask the Show
Should architects date one another? How do you get your first client? What is the greatest challenge you’ve ever faced? All this and more burning questions for Bob Borson, FAIA, and Andrew Hawkins, AIA, on Episode 67 of Life of an Architect!
Healthy Homes
6 Wellness Design Trends Industry Experts Say to Watch
Wellness design emerged as a strong and growing residential trend prior to the pandemic, but its popularity has grown with the onset of the virus…
Design
6 Simple Home Upgrades That Will Attract Buyers
There are several affordable and simple upgrades that can turn a listing into a turnkey home. Realtor.com spoke to industry experts to identify…
Design
Tips for Designing a Kitchen in 2021
Homeowners are increasingly aware of what they want and do not want from their kitchens as the room's importance grew tenfold this year. And these…
