Keyhole Lot Homes
Beginning with zero-lot-line homes built in California in the 1980s, there's a whole generation of high-density detached housing that lives well on the inside, but the street scenes and neighborhoods are disasters.
How to Succeed in Boise ... by Really Trying
Boise had no urban growth boundry restrictions, but David Hale was drawn to an underutilized residential zone that encouraged infill and higher-density development.
Secluded Lane Homes
While many of these high-density concepts work best where the target is empty-nesters or young couples without children, the secluded lane is great for families.
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Parkwood Court Homes
The landscaped courts provide a pleasant walkway to the front doors of the homes.
Create Your Own Category
In nearly every office in every industry across the land, the planning process for 2005 rages on.
Sawtooth Lot Homes
This is a refinement of the wide-and-shallow concept that came out of California in the early 1990s.
The Next Generation of Plumbing
This first in a four-part series takes open, flexible plumbing from concept to reality.
Courtyard Lot Homes
This last concept is the exception on several fronts. It can be used on sloping or wooded sites, and it can accommodate ranch walk-outs and larger homes than the other high-density plans.
California Finds Alternative to Air Conditioning
A report released by the Davis Energy Group and the California Energy Commission concluded that automatic ventilation cooling technology combined with building design provides cooling capabilities while reducing energy consumption.