Long-time design editor Susan Bady blogs on the latest trends, ideas, and innovations in residential design
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…
Architecture goes to the dogs
The late Roger Caras, president emeritus of the ASPCA, once said, “Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole.” No dog lover…
Owning a Wright home comes at a price
It’s well known that Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes, while they’re architectural masterpieces, often have structural issues such as leaky roofs…
Home buyers go back to the farm
One of the latest trends in community development is the farm—an integrated space for the production of organic food. I don’t think this is a…
Is “master bedroom” politically incorrect?
A number of homebuilders in the Washington, D.C., area have stopped using the term “master” to describe the largest bedroom in the house.…
TV shows influence home design
In an earlier blog post, I talked about being inspired by the home improvement shows on HGTV. But I know at least one builder who gets design…
Glass House campus opens for tours
Art and architecture lovers, rejoice: Tour season is about to begin at architect Philip Johnson’s Glass…
Retirement rocks, if you can afford it
Active-adult communities sure have come a long way. We all know that the massive numbers of baby boomers hitting retirement age want to remain…
Ideas for making small spaces live large
Seattle architect Ross Chapin has been designing and writing about small homes for 30 years. Examples of Chapin’s work can be found in various…
