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Brian Byrom
Brian Byrom is general manager of Brint Construction, which was started in 1985 by Tim and Susan Byrom, and is now run by their sons Brian and…
Roger Roatch
Roger Roatch is a Senior Engineered Wood Specialist for APA–The Engineered Wood Association based in the Pacific Northwest. He holds a BBA degree…
The Atlantic: The Creation Myth of the Suburb Is Just a Myth
One columnist and housing analyst says the accepted creation myth of early homebuilding is “conveniently forgetful about what actually happened in the past.”
Preservation battle over Phoenix’s Camelback Mountain heats up after new house proposal
The proposed home exceeds several limits set by Paradise Valley’s hillside ordinance
Housing Was at Its Most Affordable in Two Years at the Start of 2015
Rental affordability may get worse
Researchers considered various scenarios for wage and rent growth over the next decade.
Five Simple Updates for the Kitchen and Bath
With cold weather right around the corner, homeowners will plan on spending more time indoors, making now the perfect time to upgrade the two most…
Engineered Wood
The Science Behind the Strength
Using solid sections reduces the labor and cost of fastening a multiple member together
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Modern Barn House Showcases Efficiency and the Indoor-Outdoor Connection
How This Modern Barn House Was Designed
In designing the 7,500-square-foot house, Ric Stott, AIA, set out to create a modern…
Obama Administration has plan to use behavioral sciences to encourage energy efficiency
The ideas is to use behavioral cues, like comparing your energy use with a neighbor to increase participation in energy efficiency