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on December 05,2012

Legendary residential architect Barry A. Berkus passed away on Friday, November 30 at the age of 77. He was surrounded by family at the Serenity House hospice care facility in Santa Barbara....

intellectual property architectural design copyright lawsuit
on September 27,2012

A federal jury returned a $3.2 million verdict in favor of Kipp Flores Architects in a copyright infringement suit filed against Hallmark Design Homes. 

Marvin, myMarvin Architect's Challenge, 2012, winners, nine, projects
on September 04,2012

Marvin announced the winners of its fourth annual myMarvin Architect’s Challenge last week, selecting eight design projects from across the U.S. and one in Ireland.

Pulte, kitchen, design trends, storage, homeowners, colors, islands
on August 30,2012

As the kitchen continues to occupy a more prominent role in the life of a homeowner, the interior design team at PulteGroup has recently identified a series of key design trends that homeowners...

GAF, Homeliest Home Contest, Ply Gem, makeover, exterior
on June 04,2012

GAF announced today the GAF Homeliest Home Contest, together with Ply Gem, starting on June 4, 2012.

Florida, Ecolife, boardwalk, wood decking, natural, project
on May 31,2012

Ecolife has been selected as the wood decking for the new boardwalk serving the popular resort city of Destin, Fla.

Miller Homes, Dow Business Solutions, New York, duplex, energy efficient
on March 22,2012

Central New York builder Miller Homes announced the opening of a deconstructed duplex designed to educate the public and the industry on the importance of high performing homes.

Marvin, windows, doors, myMarvin Architect's Challenge, competition, fourth
on March 14,2012

Marvin Windows and Doors announces it is now accepting entries for its fourth annual myMarvin Architect’s Challenge.

wood, building material, study, Canada, tall structures
on March 13,2012

A new study examines the potential of wood — typically used only in low-rise building — as an option in taller structures.

HUD, disaster proofing, how-to guide, severe weather, strategies
on March 07,2012

Newport Partners LLC, a Maryland-based consulting firm, announced the results of a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-funded research project, “Safer, Stronger Homes: Protecting Your...

Photo: NKBA Ottawa; Designer: Gemini Kitchen and Bath Design
on February 23,2012

Each year, the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) surveys its members to identify the latest design and specification trends in kitchen and bath design. This year, 350 NKBA members took...

Photo: Averill Lehan/PAI; Designer: Anastasia Rentzos, CKD, CBD, Andros Kitchen
on February 22,2012

Each year, the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) surveys its members to identify the latest design and specification trends in kitchen and bath design. This year, 350 NKBA members took...

Taylor Morrison, California, Vista Del Verde, planned community
on February 15,2012

In one of the largest land sales in California in recent years, Taylor Morrison bought almost 16 acres in the Vista Del Verde master-planned project in Yorba Linda, Calif.

Valle Group builds Passive House-certified home in New England
on January 23,2012

Earlier this month, the Valle Group completed construction on the nation’s 24th certified Passive House, located in East Falmouth, Mass. The house was built virtually airtight and is heated...

Mortgage applications, increase, January, Mortgage Bankers Association, MBA
on January 16,2012

For the week of Jan. 6, 2012, mortgage loan applications rose 4.5 percent from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers’ Assocation’s latest report.

home builders, home building, design, rutenberg
on November 11,2011

Arthur Rutenberg Homes has confirmed its move into North Carolina and introduces the Southern Design Collection. 

home design, home design best practices, john burns real estate consulting, resi
on October 14,2011

The days of "build it and they will come" are gone, writes Mollie Carmichael, principal with John Burns Real Estate Consulting. Carmichael says smart builders have a well-defined process for...

on October 04,2011

Survey shows they see environmental goals as important, but worry about getting products

55-plus housing, older couple housing, pulte, d.r. horton
on August 09,2011

Builders specializing in communities for active seniors over 55, such as PulteGroup’s Del Webb brand and D.R. Horton, are offering new home designs featuring snore rooms near the master bedroom...

color palette, decorating, home decor, home color
on July 21,2011

The Sherwin-Williams Colormix 2012 forecast proves a color palette doesn’t need to stray far from its roots to make a big design impact. Forty hues highlighted in the 2012 selection indicate Earth...