Architecture Firms Look to AI to Speed up Design Process, but There Are Caveats
Lessons learned from BSB Design’s use of generative AI to create conceptual renderings for a client
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
Home Design That Differentiates
Shifting consumer attitudes and lifestyle needs demand new thinking in home builders' approach to designing homes
Affordable Design for Single-Family Builders: Add the Garage Later, Save Money Now
Building homes without garages can lower sales prices, providing a more affordable solution that helps get more Americans into housing more quickly, says Housing Design Matters
How Today’s Market Drivers Are Influencing Design Considerations
The COVID-19 pandemic and its economic and cultural aftershocks have led to what Housing Design Matters calls a (new) new normal for home design
Home Design Upgrades for Summer
Designing for summer means revamping outdoor living spaces for increased comfort and functionality
Home Design
Simple Home Improvements to Stay Safe and Cool in the Summer Heat
Summer 2022 is already kicking off with scorching temperatures nationwide, but these practical design solutions can keep homeowners cool and comfortable even in extreme heat
Design Best Practices
Where Have All the Mailboxes Gone?
The traditional curbside mailbox is being replaced by clustered multifamily storage vestibules, but there are still inventive ways to personalize your package delivery areas, says Housing Design Matters
Community Development
Aging in Place Community Amenities for Wellness and Longevity
From meditation spaces to multigenerational housing units, senior housing communities are changing to meet the needs of an aging demographic
Design Best Practices
Beating the Heat to Attract Summer Homebuyers
Comfortably staging a model home or a for-sale unit can be a challenge in the stifling midsummer heat, but these tips from Housing Design Matters can engage home shoppers while keeping them cool
Home Design
Resale Design Mistakes for the 'Phantom Homebuyer'
These common real estate myths are geared toward the status quo buyer, but according to Housing Design Matters, that house hunter simply doesn't exist
Home Design
Housing Design for the Fashionable Homeowner
Fashion-forward house plans don't have to ignore functionality, says Housing Design Matters
New-Construction Projects
New and Improved Home Building for the Post-Pandemic Buyer
Builders are pushing through adversity to meet the demands of a changing consumer base post-pandemic
Home Design
The Popular Features Homeowners Didn’t Know They Needed
Some uncommon home amenities could prove to be surprising necessities when put to the test, says Housing Design Matters
Design Best Practices
The Absent Home Features That All Homeowners Need
From extra work space to designated pet rooms, these additions can keep the home organized, comfortable, and clutter-free
Design Best Practices
How to Transform Unused Home Amenities
Neglected home features are a waste of space, but they can be avoided with these tips from Housing Design Matters
