ICC Approves SIPs for All Seismic Zones
In a series of cyclic shear wall tests on structural insulated panels, APA - The Engineered Wood Association found that SIP walls perform similarly or better than stick-built walls under simulated earthquake conditions.
Documentary-Style Video Touts Luxury Condos
'If L.A. had a Main Street, it would be Wilshire Boulevard,' says the video for The Californian on Wilshire, a 23-story luxury condominium project scheduled to open in 2005.
Bauer Highlands
In a new home market dominated by Craftsman homes, a two-builder team brought European flair to middle-market buyers in Portland, Oregon.
Builder's Online Program Keeps Buyer Frenzy Under Control
Watch Those Interest Rates
Compact Plans Could Lower Services Costs
Finisterra at Firelight
The latest project from Joyce Homes in master-planned Highlands Ranch, Colo., is in Firelight, an upscale subdivision of detached single-family homes with its own homeowners association.
Plastic Ducts Can Limit Leaks
A recent installation of a rigid-plastic ductwork system in a home in Cartersville, Ga., indicates that plastic ducts can reduce air leakage.
Track Permit Statistics, Free and Easy
By tracking residential building permits issued in a city, county, metropolitan area or state and comparing trends, a builder can learn a lot for free.