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In the latest episode of Women at WIRC, we speak with Michal Porter, senior lead scientist at Dupont, about her efforts to advance green building products and materials and how...
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Design

Ethan Gordon
Front elevation of Cupertino custom home
Dealing with strict regulations that mandate Spanish Colonial and Mission styles, the project team behind this 1,850-square-foot custom home knew it would be a challenge to bring...
Nov. 19, 2025
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Exterior of the Altadena wildfire-resistant concept home by Essential Habitat Architecture
Graham Irwin, principal at Essential Habitat Architecture, explains how wildfire-resilient design can extend beyond safety to improve comfort, efficiency, and everyday living
Nov. 18, 2025
Life Created
Interior arch leading to a dining room with walls and ceiling in black limewash | wabi sabi styled home in Scottsdale
This Scottsdale home renovation blends the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi with practical strategies, balancing aesthetics with budget constraints through phased remodeling and...
Nov. 14, 2025
Jennifer Hughes
After adding a unique rainbow netting, this staircase became the centerpiece of this 8,500-square-foot custom home.
Through quality materials and a custom rainbow netting, this staircase quickly became the focal point of an 8,500-square-foot custom home in Alexandria, Va.
Nov. 12, 2025

Business

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Contractual terms do not always guarantee a straightforward construction project. Architects and builders may encounter issues with timelines, payment disputes, or other factors...
Nov. 17, 2025
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Exterior of the completed Owensby home, one of the first restoration projects Scroggs Construction Services untertook in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Nick Scroggs expanded his custom home and remodeling business with a restoration operation, taking on dozens of recovery projects and setting ...
Nov. 11, 2025
Women at WIRC Podcast with Melissa Kennedy at Meadowlark
In this episode, Melissa Kennedy, president of Meadowlark Design Build, talks about the evolution of the construction manager to more of a high-touch concierge role.
Nov. 5, 2025
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WIRC speakers tackled issues from workflows to client planning to team management, and put a spotlight on key issues holding you back
Oct. 23, 2025

Profiles

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Margie Lavender of Kligerman Architecture & Design on calculated risks, why tradition and modernity work best as partners, and what luxury means to today's clients
Nov. 4, 2025
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Liz Hoekzema, co-founder of Kalamazoo, Mich.-based KLH Homes, shares how designing and building her family home put her on the path to creating her own custom home building company...
Oct. 14, 2025
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Clay Wooten, a Winter Park, Fla. builder, explains how niche market dynamics, strategic risk-taking, and quality details helped him achieve Orlando's highest per-square-foot price...
Oct. 8, 2025
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Sam Fertik of Carbon Custom Builders
With an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to bring a better product to the market, Fertik brought Carbon Custom Builders to life
Sept. 22, 2025

Industry Insights

It's planning season. Take our one-question poll and tell us how you're shaping your business for 2026.
Oct. 29, 2025
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Community insights, buyer behavior, and design strategies from the summit, translated for custom residential builders, architects, and designers
Oct. 1, 2025
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Fresh data shows what many in housing are missing: The pandemic permanently changed how people want to live. We sit down with the researchers to learn the details
Sept. 16, 2025
With rising costs and shifting markets, every decision carries more weight. Take our one-question poll and, tell us, where are you comfortable taking risks in your work right ...
Sept. 10, 2025

Products

Andrew Sherman
Two-story deck on the rear side of coastal N.C. home
From its high-impact windows and doors to its durable railing systems and more, this indoor-outdoor living space was built with harsh coastal weather in mind
Nov. 21, 2025
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Image of a bathroom featuring Kohler's new Dekoda toilet monitor | Kohler Health
Wellness technology products are finding their way into more corners of the home, working to enhance occupant well-being but also presenting new opportunities for builders and...
Oct. 31, 2025
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Rocky Mountain Hardware built a booming business by refusing to compromise on craft, and proving that you can scale up and maintain your custom roots at the same time
Aug. 27, 2025
Photo of a bathroom with a barrier free shower (curbless) | universal design
35 years after the ADA, a growing range of products are available to help builders on the path to a broader vision of universal design
Aug. 13, 2025

Green & Sustainable

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Southeast facade of architect Wayne Turett's Passive House on Long Island
On Long Island, Turett designed and built his own home to Passive House standards, using it to test systems, materials, and design strategies
Oct. 28, 2025
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This 4,000-square-foot home in North Carolina uses SCIPs to create a structure that is both weather-resistant and efficient.
Extreme weather is a growing challenge for homeowners on the coast, but this 4,000-square-foot vacation home in Oak Island, N.C. is prepared to withstand the harshest storms
Oct. 22, 2025
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In this episode of Women at WIRC, we talk with passive house pioneer and founder of Phius Kat Klingenberg on why interest in the approach is "skyrocketing" and how resilience ...
Aug. 21, 2025
Tuck Fauntleroy
Meadow House in Alta, Wyo.
From remodels to luxury new-builds, this collection of homes show what can be achieved when building with energy efficiency and durability in mind
Aug. 20, 2025

Construction Trends

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Born from firsthand frustration, David Escobedo’s panelized steel system was developed to preserve design freedom, accelerate timelines, and raise the bar for quality in luxury...
June 25, 2025
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Three houses and a shared accessory building make up this innovative use of an infill lot in central Austin, Texas
Dec. 30, 2024
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In addition to its standard uses, AutoCAD can also be used to create more energy-efficient designs.
AutoCAD has changed the way architects design buildings, however, its role in crafting sustainable home designs that reduce energy consumption and minimize environmental impact...
Nov. 25, 2024
Casey Dunn
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The architect and builder of this subtly complex home share how they created a functional floor plan while embracing city views and adding pockets of surprise
Nov. 20, 2024