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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




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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

Technology

PropTech Tools to Watch in 2023

More efficient property technology tools are helping builders organize data and maintain better relationships with their clients

Construction

Small-Duct, High-Velocity HVAC: What It Is and Why It Pairs Well With Modular Homes

Modular home manufacturers, builders, and owners now have many choices when it comes to indoor climate systems, but small-duct, high-velocity (SDHV) systems may be the perfect fit for these types of homes

Codes & Standards

An Introduction to the Zero Energy Ready Home Program

Late in 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home program announced the rollout of ZERH Single Family Version 2

Construction

Guest Column: Residential Construction Trends to Follow in 2023

PERC shares homeowner trends to keep on your radar in the New Year.

Design Spotlight

Hidden Rooms: Hagstrom Builder

A trapdoor in the floor of this custom build conceals an unexpected treasure below

Business

Smart Home Tech for All

New builder study reveals pervasiveness of home electronics

Backstory

Backstory: Out-of-the-Box Thinking from the Factory

Steve Glenn and Plant Prefab work their way into the future — at their own pace with a hybrid system using factory-built modules and panels to construct custom homes.

Design Details

Design Details: Above the Fray

In a densely populated Seattle neighbor­hood, two adjacent infill sites were developed: The Lookout and Shake Shacks

Products

Home Energy Monitor

The Wiser Energy Home Power Monitor notifies homeowners when devices are on or off

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