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High-density single-family detached homes at L'Aube at Solis Park by Trumark Homes in Irvine, Calif., demonstrate the variety of massing, articulation, and layout that builders can achieve on deep, narrow footprints without the constraint of shared walls.
Despite affordability challenges, buyers still demand detached homes. Here's how to deliver at higher densities without sacrificing style or safety
Feb. 10, 2026
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Feb. 6, 2026
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Walking trail at a master planned community
Jan. 9, 2026
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The Frank Condos in Austin's historic Bouldin Creek neighborhood features 30 units on a three-acre infill lot and is a prime (and well-received) example of the city's upzoning allowances to enable attainable housing.
Dec. 16, 2025
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The 9,414-square-foot Anderson Residence in Pacific Palisades, Calif., represents the spirit and the sustainabilty of Case Study 2.0 homes. It is an updated, fire-resistant replica of a home that stood for 50 years before being consumed by wildfire.
Dec. 1, 2025
Courtesy Kitson & Partners
Babcock Ranch in Southwest Florida by Kitson & Partners exemplifies a holistic commitment to community resiliency, from homes built to above-code standards to on-site energy and water utilties and reclaimed wetlands to help mitigate flooding, among other steps, big and small.
Oct. 13, 2025
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The so-called 'Miracle House' on Maui survived a wildfire that wiped out 2,200 homes and structures in Lahaina Town in 2023. Photo: c. 2023 Kevin Fujii/Honolulu Civil Beat
Oct. 13, 2025
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Homes in a master planned community
Aug. 15, 2025

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