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
Oregon Home Is First In U.S. To Obtain Living Building Certification
The home is composed of four structures: a house, an accessory dwelling unit, and two garages
How Can The Housing Industry Accommodate Seniors?
Older adult communities are becoming more prominent and will serve as one solution for the nation’s rising aging population. But, they…
Builders Use Virtual Reality to Show Off New Homes
Emerging technology is helping potential buyers get a full sense of what a new home might be like. Users can strap on a virtual reality…
Trends
This Year’s Top Design Trends Rethink Vanities, Backsplashes, and Pendant Lights
White is a great choice for a timeless kitchen color, but homeowners are spicing things up a bit with wood accents.
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Home Builders Satisfy Demand For Open Floor Plans
Open floor plans are popular among home buyers, and the design of a new single-family home tends to be, if anything, even more open. In a 2015…
Replica Homes Show That Imitation Is More Than Flattery
A small number of homeowners across the United States are living in replica homes — knockoffs of everything from the White House to the Petit…
The 12 Best Beige Paints
Love beige, but not sure which hue to use? Interior designers recommend a number of shades by Benjamin…
House Review: Ideas for Starter Homes
Cost-effective ideas for homes that serve entry-level buyers and downsizers, too
BALA Best in American Living Awards
Top Winners From the 2016 Best In American Living Awards
A selection of Platinum Award Winners from the 2016 Best in American Living Awards that exemplifies creativity, sustainability, and smart planning
Aging in a New Age: Innovative Models for Senior Housing
Surfing an oncoming grey wave means embracing innovative models to meet market demand