Millennials Seek Homes That Reflect Their Uniqueness
Millennials, the most recent generation to enter the home-buying population, aren?t interested in stereotypical production homes
This conference is a must for timber-frame lovers
On August 8-11, the Timber Framers Guild (TFG) will hold its 2013 National Conference at Champlain College…
Steel cube pays tribute to Pittsburgh’s heritage
Dwell magazine recently featured a…
High-Performance Homes
Passive House Raises the Bar
The Passive House standard is gaining traction with builders looking to build more energy-efficient and high-performance homes
Darling Homes knows how to stir buyers’ passions
In the June issue of Professional Builder, I discussed the American Classic Series by Dallas-based…
Tiny, but not without charm
There’s a 1920 California bungalow for sale in Los Angeles that is tiny (480 square feet) and expensive ($449,000) … and yet, very appealing. The…
Single-Family Homes Positioned for Success
Single-family detached homes are a perennial buyer favorite, but with the housing market still in recovery, builders have to make sure the location, design, and pricing are absolutely right
Gold Nugget winners take aim at the McMansion
An article that was published in The Atlantic a couple of…
Further reflections on design leadership
I recently read an article written by Bill Lurz, a former colleague at Professional Builder. Bill is now editor-in-chief of…
More consumers getting on board with net-zero homes
Whenever I come across an article in the Wall Street Journal touting some new-home trend, I see it as a sign of mass appeal. Take the…