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Mixed-use residential development, mixed-use design trends, residential construc
on November 21,2011 in Feature

Mixed-use residential development can be a winning proposition if the architectural design, building amenities, and commercial tenants are appropriate for the neighborhood.

BIM for builders, BIM, building information modeling, BIM for home builders, sco
on November 21,2011 in Feature

In this second of a three-part series on building information modeling for home builders, Scott Sedam explains how BIM, when used properly, can be a powerful weapon in the war against waste in...

cottage homes, house review
on November 20,2011 in Feature

Professional Builder’s House Review design team presents four compelling concepts for space-efficient homes that live large.

New finishes transformed one end of the basement into a bright, inviting media c
on November 18,2011 in Feature

Small basement rises to new design heights

M.R.S. used black exterior frames on the new Andersen windows to match the facad
on November 18,2011 in Feature

Project pays homage to history, but also brings home up to date

Austin, Texas, whole house remodel by Texas Construction Co.
on November 17,2011 in Feature

Texas Construction Co. completely redesigns a beautiful colonial

custom home design, custom homes, luxury bathrooms, bathroom design, master bath
on November 16,2011 in Feature

They may be scaling down in other areas, but custom-home clients aren’t skimping on bathroom amenities. Many master baths resemble sumptuous, spa-like retreats. Here are six trends in bathroom...

on November 09,2011 in Feature

Often I see how 21st century homes don’t work for today’s active, and interactive, families.

affordable housing, design trends
on October 23,2011 in Feature

There’s potential for growth in affordable housing, both market-rate and low- to moderate-income, and none of it has to be boring.

Lean building, Scott Sedam, BIM, building information modeling
on October 23,2011 in Feature

Lean expert Scott Sedam goes back to his home-building roots to help pinpoint BIM’s potential as a powerful enabler for Lean building and the relentless removal of waste from product and process...

on October 11,2011 in Feature

This year's Design Award winners offer their advice on crafting the perfect kitchen island

on October 11,2011 in Feature

This year’s Professional Remodeler Design Awards show a shift to more practical projects

on October 11,2011 in Feature