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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Best Practices
Resilient Design: Ready for Natural Disasters
Resilient design creates homes that can survive natural disasters and stay functional in the aftermath
Customer Service
Are You A True Partner Or Just Another Contractor?
Building a solid, trusting relationship with your clients is the first rule
Design
Diplomacy Goes A Long Way With Infill
Custom infill projects require architects and builders to play nice with neighbors and planning officials
Best Practices
Simple Steps Toward Universal Design In Bathrooms
Universal design means being inclusive when you design and build rooms. If you design for yourself, it will only work for you. Dan Morrison, editor…
Design
Bathroom Fixtures
DuraSquare, is new take on the Duravit's signature style of clean lines and precise edges.
Leadership
Is A GMP Contract Right For You?
Guaranteed maximum price contracts require a true team effort and an open-book policy
Best Practices
Difficult Sites Call For Painstaking Foundation Work
Building a foundation on a challenging site takes planning, patience, and a collaborative attitude
Design
Avoid Green-Building Missteps
The road to becoming a successful green builder starts with planning
Architecture
Make Custom Kitchens and Baths Pencil Out
Cabinetry alone can send a budget spiraling out of control. Make sure clients understand their options and what they cost.
Awards
BALA-Winning Custom Homes Set High Standards
Three Platinum winners from the 2016 Best in American Living Awards show how custom is done