2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best
You'll find plenty of inspiration in these four award-winning projects from the Best in American Living Awards
What Gen-Z Buyers Really Want in a Home
The fervor of planning for Millennials in the home building industry has now pivoted to Gen Z. So, what does this new generation want?
4 Luxury Production Home Designs to Inspire
Yes, these are designs for production homes, but you won't find any cookie-cutter repetitive elements in this high-end selection
The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort
Explore the design elements and unique, luxe details that combine to create a sense of comfort and relaxed indoor/outdoor living in The New American Home 2024
4 Inspiring Adaptive Reuse Projects With Real Impact
From former schools to warehouses, these adaptive reuse projects—winners in the 2023 Best in American Living Awards—succeed in creating new housing and revitalizing their neighborhoods
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
Duravit Names Winners in Bath Design Competition
These winning projects highlight Duravit products and excellence in bathroom design
How Windows Impact Home Design
Jay Libby, the creative-services manager at Andersen Windows, discusses the latest developments in window design and technology
Infill Housing
Home Designs: Infill With a Twist
The lure of a walkable downtown, public parks, and vibrant city life is driving buyers to seek out urban infill properties. When designed properly…
On Trend: 8 Real-Estate Trends for 2016
Midwest residential trends reflect national developments. Here's a look at the top eight trends for the coming year.
Tiny Homes
New Michigan Tiny House Community Announced
The new tiny house community is the result of a partnership between Traverse Bay Resort, near the shores of Lake Michigan, and Wheelhaus, a Wyoming-based tiny house company.
DOE Names Solar Decathlon Winners
Renewable energy systems meet smart design in the U.S. Department of Energy's 2015 contest
How to Leverage Outdoor Spaces
Exterior living space is one of the most commonly requested features in a home. Here’s how to work it into your plans to make the most of outdoor spaces
House Plans
Walkable Pocket Neighborhoods That Keep It Simple
Walkable neighborhoods are popular now across market segments, with increasing interest in simple pocket neighborhoods consisting of smaller homes, with an emphasis on people, not cars
The New American Home 2016
The home puts a premium on indoor air quality, but it's also water-wise and energy-smart
Five Ways to Better Outdoor Spaces
KTGY Architecture + Planning's Nick Lehnert offers design tips to maximize the functionality and appeal of a home's outdoor spaces
