Lean Design Blog: Feeling a bit schizo on Fat Tuesday
I am of two minds today. I have two entirely unrelated topics to discuss:
A. Show Village at IBS
B. Windows
Show…
Lean Design Blog: Check out this 2,800-square-foot Lean design
Typically I like…
The Lean Designer: Do it now!
Danger Will Robinson! Danger! The IBS plan review sessions are starting to get booked up.
Professional Builder is hosting House…
The Lean Designer: Paying too much for trusses? Here is a quick test.
When it comes to trusses "Piggyback" is a four letter word. Piggyback trusses are little trusses that sit upon larger trusses to allow the roof…
The Lean Designer: The best way to prepare for a plan review
As many of you know by now Professional Builder is holding three days of plan reviews by some of the top designers and architects in the country…
The Lean Designer: Second floor laundries are just stupid, or are they?
One of the benefits of working with builders and customers all over the country is that I get a real grasp of what is happening with design trends…
The Lean Design Blog: Two huge things IBS 2012 can do for you
Happy New Year! IBS 2012 is going to be great. Unlike recent years past there is a distinct feeling of optimism going into this event. A lot of…
3 Ways to Spice Up Your Elevations
Designing a new elevation series is a lot of fun. It's also an opportunity to define your brand and create homes that will speak to buyers emotionally
The Lean Design Blog: Another example of low-hanging fruit
I love the easy ones! Scott Sedam and I were implementing a Lean Plan Workout recently and a very simple cost saving opportunity presented itself…
The Lean Design Blog: Are TJIs costing you more than they should?
My psychiatrist told me I'm going crazy. I told him, "If you don't mind, I'd like a second opinion." He said, "All right. You're ugly too!"…
