Case Design Remodeling co-chairman Mark Richardson recently joined Professional Remodeler and Professional Builder magazines as a columnist. Richardson takes a moment to describe the partnership and a vision for the residential construction industry.
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Build LLC’s homes combine Scandinavian influences and contemporary materials. Photo: Courtesy Build LLC
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Seattle-based Build LLC draws on Scandinavian influences to create modern homes that are functional and timeless
Los Angeles-based Landry Design Group collaborates with structural and civil engineers on hillside homes to determine if the best seismic reinforcement is concrete caissons sunk into the ground, or a mat-slab foundation in which the home’s weight is evenly distributed across the foundation. Photo: Erhard Pfeiffer
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Resilient design creates homes that can survive natural disasters and stay functional in the aftermath
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Building a solid, trusting relationship with your clients is the first rule
Nordeast Nest in Minneapolis has a south-facing roof that is sloped to accommodate a future solar array. The porch roof is also sloped. These elements bring a contemporary flair to the mix, says architect Tim Eian of TE Studio. RJ Stegora was the builder. Photo: Corey Gaffer Photography
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Custom infill projects require architects and builders to play nice with neighbors and planning officials
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DuraSquare, is new take on the Duravit's signature style of clean lines and precise edges.
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Guaranteed maximum price contracts require a true team effort and an open-book policy
The upper courtyard and garden of Quarry House, protected from Connecticut seacoast winds, offer an imtimate place to sit, says architect John Tittmann. The home, which sits on a granite ledge, was built by Brian Maresca of Guilford, Conn. Photo: Robert Benson Photography
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Building a foundation on a challenging site takes planning, patience, and a collaborative attitude
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The road to becoming a successful green builder starts with planning
Rustic French kitchen in home designed by Barnes Vanze Architects, Washington, D.C., and built by Jim Gibson Builders, Washington, D.C. Photo: Anice Hoachlander
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Cabinetry alone can send a budget spiraling out of control. Make sure clients understand their options and what they cost.
Michigan Lake House in Holland, Mich., designed by the Landry Design Group, Los Angeles, and built by Mike Schaap Builders, Holland, Mich. Photo: Erhard Pfeiffer
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Three Platinum winners from the 2016 Best in American Living Awards show how custom is done
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March 22, 2018
Moving across the country to Los Angeles nearly 15 years ago meant boning up on many aspects of life in the West. This included earthquakes, of course.
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