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
Door colors gone wild
Raucous Orange, Quixotic Plum, and Relic Bronze are some of the bold colors that will be most popular on residential door exteriors in 2014.
2013 Professional Builder Design Awards
Now in its third year, the Professional Builder Design Awards highlight beautifully designed projects that embrace and display new market trends.
House Styles
Regional Styles With Universal Appeal
Four classic architectural styles that consistently hit the sweet spot for new-home buyers
House Styles
Home Design: This New Old House
A certain segment of the home-buying population is drawn to new homes that evoke traditional architectural styles while offering the open floor plans and amenities that cater to a modern lifestyle
The Wrights are still cutting edge
As regular readers know, I rarely miss an opportunity to mention Frank Lloyd Wright in my blog. That goes for his descendants, too. FLW’s grandson…
Home Design: Thoughtful Move-Up
Move-up buyers may be giving up square feet, but they’re demanding innovative features and design in their homes
Valencia Park brings regional style to San Antonio
Julie Chapa, director of sales and marketing for Woodside Homes, explains the concept behind the community.
Blu Homes introduces new model for narrow lots
High-end prefab home manufacturer Blu Homes is now offering the Balance Metro, a new model designed for narrow urban and suburban lots.
Townhomes are a better solution than 2-over-2s
Diane Cox Basheer, principal of Basheer & Edgemoore, and architect Mike Kingsley, principal of KTGY Group, discuss their reconfigured product at Potomac Crest.
Executive Corner: Selling Design
Kim Ambrose, VP-marketing, Miller & Smith, discusses the importance of design to the builder's success.