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Design
Floodproof on a Floodplain
An impressive addition to the IDEA Home series, the NEWLOOK Experience Home is a master class in engineering and creative design, with builder Michael Freiburger out-thinking an exceptionally tricky lot
Custom Builder
3 Questions Answered About Reliable Energy in Home Construction
Energy expert Bryan Cordill makes a case for why and how propane is an answer to growing concerns about reliability and resilience in home construction
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Custom Builder to Talk Color Design with Becki Owens at IBS
At this year's IBS, renowned designer Becki Owens will sit down with host James McClister, editor of Custom Builder, to discuss a variety of topics from basic color play in design to the Allura Spectrum palette, a collection of Sherwin-Williams colors curated for the benefit of pros
Business
PERC Highlights Sustainability and Efficiency at IBS with 'Clean Build Conversations'
Hear from industry standouts Matt Blashaw and Anthony Carrino at this hour-long Show Village event
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Construction
A Case for Compact Duct Layouts
Energy and building codes now require a high level of insulation, high-performance glazing, and better air sealing—compact duct layouts may help
Design
Guest Column: Blurred Lines
Using floor-to-ceiling sliding or folding glass doors is an effective means of enhancing the connection between interior spaces and the outdoors.
Case Studies
Case Study: Opening Up a Former Apartment Building
The architects of a San Francisco home arrive at a smart solution to address the problem of a missing backyard
Design
Design/Build: High Design Hopes
Learn how a Minneapolis design/build firm convinced clients that less is more for their custom-built home
Design Details
Design Details: Above the Fray
In a densely populated Seattle neighborhood, two adjacent infill sites were developed: The Lookout and Shake Shacks
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Design/Build: Perfecting the Design, Controlling the Build
Design/build allows firms to guide clients toward smart design decisions, while anticipating construction challenges
Design
Vacation Places
The vacation home has always had a special appeal. Whether it was wealthy industrialists of the 19th century, middle-class families in the North and…
Design
Design Detail: Moody Blues Between Home Offices
See the creative solution for keeping his and her home offices separate and private
Design Spotlight
His Closet by Yelena Gerts
Yelena Gerts creates a his closet with the vibe of a Rodeo Drive upscale men's clothing boutique
Design Spotlight
Primary Closets by Angelica Henry Design
Angelica Henry designs for his and her closets that accommodate and show off the clients' wardrobes and favorites