Harvard Report Stresses the Need for More Accessibility Features in US Homes
America's population is aging, and so too is its housing stock. To accommodate those with limited mobility, Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies suggests adding accessibility features into existing homes
How to Design a Stress-Free Floor Plan For Working Moms
These design tips from Housing Design Matters seek to reduce "working mom's guilt" by keeping common household stressors out of sight
Designers Take a More Holistic Approach to Home Wellness Features
Along with popular wellness amenities centered around creating a clean, healthy home, designers also report a rising interest in eco-friendly home features
American Institute of Architects Recognizes Innovative Design in Its 2023 Housing Awards
The 2023 award winners showcase innovative, impactful design solutions in eight housing categories
Architectural Considerations for a Diverse Streetscape
Thinking outside of the box about exterior home styles can help builders and designers create a rich, diverse neighborhood
Cost-Effective and Compelling Home Design for Tentative Buyers
Homebuyers are backing away from the for-sale market as housing costs continue to rise, but these design tips from Housing Design Matters could lure them back
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Architectural Considerations for a Diverse Streetscape
Thinking outside of the box about exterior home styles can help builders and designers create a rich, diverse neighborhood
Home Design
Cost-Effective and Compelling Home Design for Tentative Buyers
Homebuyers are backing away from the for-sale market as housing costs continue to rise, but these design tips from Housing Design Matters could lure them back
BALA Best in American Living Awards
Design Trends to Watch From the 2022 Best in American Living Awards
The 2022 BALA winners showcase fresh and time-tested design trends reflecting homeowner preferences in 2023
Sales + Marketing
Design and Marketing Tips for Selling Homes in a High-Rate Environment
With mortgage rates high and the prospect of continuing fluctuation, home builders need ways to boost demand. These tips will help
Design
Five Kitchen Design Trends to Look Out for in 2023
From color choices to storage options to materials selection, these five kitchen trends are on the rise
Home Design
Cost-Conscious Design Strategies to Get Hesitant Buyers off the Fence
Delivering buyers' must-have home features and amenities is easier said than done amid rising inflation, but these design tactics from Housing Design Matters offer a few simple solutions
Build to Rent
How Designing Build-to-Rent Homes Differs From For-Sale Product
Design tenets that differentiate BTR from for-sale homes
Market Data + Trends
Home Exteriors See Value Engineering by Home Builders
To contend with current cost pressures, home builders are taking steps to value engineer the exteriors of their homes
Design
Rethinking Housing Design in 2023
To meet homebuyers’ evolving needs, we should use the current market slowdown as an opportunity to take a fresh look at housing design in response to recent trends
The New American Home
NAHB Introduces This Year’s New American Home at 2023 IBS
The exhibition home near Las Vegas showcases energy-efficient and innovative design concepts, as well as the latest home building products
