Projects
Projects
Project ideas, trends, and tips for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
Telling a Story That Preserves the Past
Custom builder and historic restoration and preservation expert Brent Hull walks us through the careful details of his Pennsylvania Farmhouse project
Custom Builder
2023: A Year of Case Studies
A look back at the custom homes and craftsman details we spotlighted last year
Customer Service
A Smart Home Built Smart
Custom builder August Homes blends efficient, high-tech home automation systems with high-performance, sustainable building strategies
Construction
Building a Custom Wine Cube in an NYC Penthouse
An 11-foot wine cube enveloping a pantry is the stand out features of this customized West Chelsea penthouse
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Case Studies
Dark Materials Tell the Story of This Home's Past
This house memorializes the owners’ previous abode, which had been destroyed by an electrical fire
Awards
Three Custom Homes Honored by Best in American Living Awards
These three custom homes stood out in the Best in American Living Awards for their site sensitivity and attention to detail
Leadership
Creating A No-Overtime Policy
Research across a number of professions has shown time and again that productivity and accuracy decrease when employees aren’t given sufficient time off to recharge.
Design
Coming Soon: The New American Remodel 2019
The 2019 New American Remodel will blend modern design with a farm-to-table lifestyle
Construction
Clip-Together Building System Adapts to Regional Codes
A team from a German university has developed a clip-together wood structural system that can be adapted to regional building codes. ClipHut is…
Design
Never Short On Space
Home prices are high, inventories are shallow, and personal savings are rising, which is leading everyone to say 2018 is the year of remodeling.…
Projects
Sixties Home Gets 21st Century Makeover
This flip of a 1960s home resulted in a “Sold” sign after only 10 days on the market, thanks to the complete floorplan makeover and design updates…
Backstory
Backstory: A Culture Of Now
Seattle-based Build LLC draws on Scandinavian influences to create modern homes that are functional and timeless