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?
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
4 Single-Family Build-to-Rent Home Designs Offering Comfort and Construction Efficiency
Single-family rentals are popular. Take a look at these detached-home design ideas for the single-family build-to-rent market, one of the fastest-growing segments of single-family construction
Are Agrihoods a Growth Opportunity?
Including a farm in your master plan isn’t just trendy, it also gives back
Building Materials
How to Limit Waste By Designing With Lumber in Mind
Higher lumber prices add an average of $36,000 to the cost of a new single-family home, and design firm Housing Design Matters says builders are…
Design
Without Cars, This Neighborhood’s Streets Will Be ‘More Recreative,’ Says Design Firm
By eliminating parking from the streets of its upcoming Hamburg neighborhood, a Dutch design firm says more respect will be given to residents.…
Comfort + Health
Wellness Features Pay Off for Remodels, Sales, and New Homes
As Americans become more attuned to wellness within their homes, properties with wellness features are selling faster and for more money,…
Design
Competition Seeks to Return L.A. Multifamily Housing to its Iconic Roots
A competition run by the office of Los Angeles’ chief design officer seeks to return the city’s multifamily housing back to its roots while…
Design
Demand for Aging-in-Place Design Poised to Grow
The U.S. Census Bureau predicts Americans aged 65 and above will outnumber those under the age of 18 by 2034. The growing population of older…
House Review
7 Kitchen Designs for Today's Lifestyles
These kitchen designs answer the needs of how we live now and reflect our experiences during the pandemic, which has influenced kitchen design concepts related to cleanliness, storage, and outdoor kitchen and dining spaces
Design
How to Enhance Your Elevation Design
A focus on the front door, correct proportions, and a balanced blend of materials are just a few ways home builders can enhance the authenticity…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Multigenerational Home Demand Jumps Due to Pandemic
The multigenerational home designs of the Lake Club section of the Lakewood Ranch community in Florida meet the growing desire for generations…
Design
Results Are In: Homebuyers See Exercise Rooms as Highly Desirable
An increasing number of homebuyers desire a workout room, according to a recent survey from the National Association of Home Builders. The What…
Design
These Simple Choices Can Elevate a Shower's Design
Homeowners view their showers as spots for wellness, relaxation, and rejuvenation. When designing or remodeling a shower, there are several small…
