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Brick: It exudes warmth, character, staying power. Brick often commands a higher resale value and naturally provides thermal mass, which offers some insulation. Under normal weather conditions, it...
Imagine a community where home buyers can watch their children ride their bikes along the sidewalk from their front porch without the worries of traffic being a danger. Imagine a neighborhood...
This 950 square-foot deck made of pressure-treated wood beams in Quincy, Mass., was constructed to replace a smaller existing deck and extend the living space into the outdoors, taking advantage...
Contemporary architecture returns to production-built housing, when a GIANT models an entire village in Orange County, Calif., after the shacks of an old mining town.
The existing, deteriorating patio and enclosure were demolished and replaced with a new multi-level deck that spans the width of the house.
First impressions last, so put your best foot forward in the foyer. Know when to make a grand spash with a second entrance or stairway, and how to share space in compact designs.
Great design means fit and finish, not square footage. Get ideas on how to win consumers in the West - and the rest - with these elegant elevations and intricate interiors.
Great design means fit and finish, not square footage. Get ideas on how to win consumers in the West - and the rest - with these elegant elevations and intricate interiors.
As Tuscan and other European-styled homes continue to capture buyers' hearts, builders may again be looking for the earthy, Old World feel of plaster.
Simpson Strong-Tie has created an Architectural Products Group as a response to a clamoring from builders and architects for attractive connectors for exposed wood applications.
The builder of this project opted to not use screws or deck fastener hardware products to fasten the deck boards, both for aesthetic reasons and to reduce the amount of labor involved.
Below-grade projects can produce results that are a cut above
