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on December 31,1999 in Feature

Over the last 20 years, most of the infill development in the city of Portland, Ore. has consisted of garage-dominated row houses.

on December 31,1999 in Feature
Today's clients want the character and warm feel of older design with the convenience of modern technology.
on December 31,1999 in Feature

Integrally colored finished used to be found only in hotels, museums, upscale restaurants or luxury homes, but the warm texture and color has become so popular that more interior designers and...

on December 31,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

When buyers ask you about the architecture of the house they've fallen in love with, you'll be an expert. Print this out to share with consumers, too.

on November 30,1999 in Feature

Ground has been broken on Chicagoland's first 'Health/Energy Star/Technology' concept house and will showcase a cohesive package of special construction techniques aimed at building a healthy,...

on November 30,1999 in Feature

So you've hit upon the right design for your target market.

on October 31,1999 in Feature

This Arkansas beauty does not house the builder, yet he lovingly crafted it as if it were his own.

on October 31,1999 in Feature
Chris Morgan recently opened his new home-a 9000 square-foot French-provincial style residence in Windemere, Fla., near Orlando-to more than 30,000 of his closest friends.
on October 31,1999 in Feature

Custom builders don’t just build houses. The good ones build relationships with clients, with subcontractors, with vendors.

on October 31,1999 in Feature

Change is a good thing, according to architect and custom-home builder, Brad O’Neill. 'Peoples’ needs and desires are constantly evolving during their lifetime,' he says, 'and this process should...

on October 31,1999 in Feature

Chicago-area architect Charles Page is particularly sensitive to what his market is looking for in a house-luxury, comfort, and plenty of room for visitors.

on October 31,1999 in Feature

After recently building his personal residence, custom builder Chris Morgan has a fresh appreciation for those on the other end of the home-building process-his clients.

on October 31,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF.-- The Orange County Water District in October gave away up to three ultra low-flush toilets per customer at no charge. More than half the 1,500 toilets--valued at $...

on October 01,1999 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Although providing homeowners with spectacular views may be the primary goal of window walls, remodelers need to keep in mind the home’s location and the wind pressure…
on September 30,1999 in Feature

One prominent trend for the last few years has been the rise of specialty rooms, which fit into the broader construction category of built-ins.

on August 31,1999 in Feature
Doug Graybeal, Dominick Tringali and Louis Narcisi share their thoughts on the home design process.
on August 31,1999 in Feature

Nestled on a heavily wooded 16-acre site in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, this contemporary custom home blends harmoniously into its surroundings and provides its owner with a...

on August 31,1999 in Feature

Designed and built for devotees of the Frank Lloyd Wright style of architecture, this 5500-square-foot home commands a nearly 360-degree view of the manicured fairways of two championship golf...

on August 31,1999 in Feature

Recognizing a diamond in the rough, builder Patrick Moeller constructed a million-dollar custom home on a 7500-square-foot site along the shoreline in Beach Haven Park, N.J., transforming an...

on August 31,1999 in Feature

Builder Gretchen Yahn so skillfully recreated the rural character of a French country home in this 6838-square-foot masterpiece, that, from the outside, it literally appears to have existed on its...