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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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Backstory: Actively Passive
G•O Logic's passion for energy-efficient building has secured a niche for the firm
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High-Desert Haven
Named Project of the Year in the 2016 Professional Builder Design Awards, this Arizona custom home appears to be part of the desert, but it's no mirage
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The main event
The builders of these primary residences in Arizona, Connecticut, and Texas faced a similar challenge: Develop and maintain strong relationships with their clients.
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Two ways to go green
Many custom builders, architects, and designers have become adept at creating green homes that offer tangible benefits such as lower operating costs and improved indoor air quality and comfort. But there’s more than one way to achieve sustainability.
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Factory-Built Components Offer Savings for Custom Builders
The use of modular construction and timberframing to build custom homes saves time and money and makes for happier clients too.
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Two Great Waterfront Getaways
Building in a flood plain is a major challenge for builders and designers, but the elevated properties make the most of priceless views.
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Retirees Custom Build Bigger and Better Homes
Couples in Utah and Massachusetts choose to age in place in larger homes with accessible features and fine finishes.
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Infill housing built to order
The ability to build fine custom homes on urban infill sites has its rewards. Even when the overall housing market is soft, there are always customers who want luxurious homes in desirable neighborhoods.
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Teardown, Salvage, and Design
Two custom home projects take on demolition challenges and opportunities to repurpose portions of the original houses
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Triumph Over Tough Sites
Three design/build firms describe how they crafted stunning custom homes on lots with steep slopes.