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Seattle architect Ross Chapin knows all about designing smaller, smarter homes. Chapin, principal of Ross Chapin Architects, Langley, Wash., has long been a proponent of conserving resources by...
When selecting and specifying the tub fixture, there are several options to consider to best meet a client’s needs for entering/exiting the tub and bathing.
Whether a home is large or small, the master bath continues to demand a great deal of attention.
The most prevalent trends in bathroom design for 2012 and 2013 are centered on better use of floor space, more storage, and amenities that rival those of an upscale resort or spa.
AvalonBay’s Ava H Street apartment community in Washington, D.C., taps the Millennial mindset with such features as customizable closets and a Twitter wall in the lobby.
The folks at Boral Bricks have known that brick is green for a long time. They’re demonstrating its attributes in three sustainable projects.
Although the idea of a great room has been around for many years, the design and definition have both evolved.
Houses are a series of integrated and interrelated components and systems that all affect each other.
A look at 14 economical upgrades for single-family homes.
Dual-master designs are gaining in popularity as more home buyers face multi-generational living situations and are looking to age in place. The House Review design team presents four dual-suite...
For-sale multifamily housing is poised for an upswing, but it’s not going to overtake rental apartments just yet. There’s room in the market for both to succeed.
Operable glass walls take outdoor living to the next level.
Remodeler turns a 60-year-old home into a modern, energy-efficient masterpiece.
Even the hottest-selling plans from a few years ago need updating to match the current trends in residential design. Professional Builder’s House Review team demonstrates how to...
With a dual theme of “design innovation and attainable sustainability,” the Show Village homes at the International Builders' Show push the envelope when it comes to both modular housing design...
Production builders are reducing construction costs by thousands through the use of Lean design techniques. Architect and Lean design expert Todd Hallett demonstrates how to get started.
Arguably better than any of the Giant builders, Toll Brothers built a business that was ready to absorb and pivot from the historic downturn to a new market.
In today’s remodeling market, establishing and working with design-build clients can be a difficult process. Professional Remodeler’s Tom Swartz talked to remodelers Bob Peterson and Sherry Schwab...
Professional Builder’s House Review design team offers six infill housing design concepts.
Designs that were popular during the housing boom will probably need some fine-tuning to make them appeal to the current market. By updating plans, builders can also trim the fat and save money....
