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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Projects
Custom Homes: Right Sizing a Primary Residence
Baby Boomer builder Jim Frankel and his wife, Carol, loved their Houston home but had always dreamed of living in a different neighborhood. After…
Projects
Frankel breaks ground in The Woodlands Reserve
Frankel Building Group has begun construction in The Woodlands Reserve, a 55-lot, gated, custom luxury community in The Woodlands, Texas.
Design
Remodeler rebuilds own home following Hurricane Sandy
It’s been seven months since Hurricane Sandy slammed the Mid-Atlantic and New England shorelines. Sadly, for most Americans, the storm has become a…
Design
The Renovation Revolution … on TV
Did you know that Bronson Pinchot has a show on the DIY Network? That’s right, folks — Balki renovates houses! It turns out that Pinchot, best…
Marketing & Sales
Great home plans: check out this 2,500-square-foot head turner
Today we have a ranch (or if you are on the East Coast, a rambler) to review. It is a Lean Design with a ton of amenities, and it is a beauty. I’m…
Best Practices
The design side - Kicking it up a notch
Come January 2013, we’re taking HousingZone’s already stellar coverage of residential design to a new level. Look for weekly blog posts from yours…
Design
The 3,700-sf 'fairy tale' house
“Obsessed by a fairy tale, we spend our lives searching for a magic door and a lost kingdom of peace.” - Eugene O'Neill Nothing brings up feelings of…
Design
2,000-sf workhorse plan continues to ring the bell
This little plan has really been a high producer. It is simple to build, lean, and has great curb appeal. As a result this plan has sold very well…
Design
One-of-a-Kind Green Homes
These custom-built homes make a strong design statement while delivering a high level of energy and resource efficiency.
Editorial/Topical
Retirement redefined: Custom-built homes for aging in place
These custom homes were designed for retirement, but their owners are at very different stages. Here’s how they were planned for aging in place.