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on January 31,2010
By converting models to three-dimensional PDF files, planning service provider and building information modeling (BIM) consultants CG Visions have enabled their clients to collaborate on designs,...
on February 28,2009
One major development noted in the 2008 BALA awards was the evolution of outdoor living spaces
on February 28,2009
NAHB's Green Building Standard recently became the first such standard approved by the American National Standards Institute. Why is this notable? It's comprehensive. Minimum requirements must be met...
on February 19,2009
The AIA Architecture Billing Index, a measurement of total billings by architects and a strong indicator of future work for builders, reached another record low.
on August 31,2006
From dedicated home theaters to multi-functional rec rooms, builders are accommodating homeowners who are seeking space for entertainment and in-house fun and games. The going-out-at-home trend...
on June 30,2006
PATH and HUD form partnership with several private sector businesses to build two concept homes that feature flexible design and time-saving production processes.
on April 30,2006
When landscape architects are involved in a project from the beginning and a landscape design is thought-out and well-planned, the result can be a beautiful, functional outdoor environment that...
on February 28,2006
Although the trend still remains au natural, custom builders are finding a handful of synthetic products for exteriors that pass muster.
on January 02,2006
In a study of more than 400 consumers nationwide that are either owners of newly constructed homes or prospective buyers of the same, researchers found that 49% of the target consumers, presented...
on December 31,2005
After reviewing hundreds of entrants for the 2005 Best in American Living Awards, this year's judges discussed a number trends that emerged both regionally and around the country, including baby...
on November 30,2005
Two years after moving into their new 4,000-plus-square-foot Colonial home, these homeowners installed a backyard swimming pool. To make a direct route outdoors and create more recreation spaces for...
on October 31,2005
Architects deep into the modernist tradition, Rene Davids and Christine Killory purchased a fixer-upper to showcase their design talents. Their palette was a 2½-story, 2,700-square-foot home...
on September 30,2005
Carving a new niche in a new market with a new type of housing may be the large builder's equivalent of an aircraft carrier's slow turn. But a small, agile builder like Chicago's Tom...
on September 30,2005
Located in Reno, Nev., looking out at Mt. Rose, Montrêux is a privately gated 726-acre community that serves as a golf and nature lover's dream. Throughout the property, the terrain ranges...
on August 31,2005
"Wow!" That's all Rick Montelongo, CGR, president of Montelongo Homes & Remodeling, could say when he first saw this 1950s, 1,200-square-foot brick home. Nestled between mature oaks...
on August 31,2005
When the owners of this suburban Boston home — both natives of Florida — looked to build a kitchen addition, they elected to do it in 2002, which proved to be the coldest winter...
on August 31,2005
A client more concerned about finish details than the budget? For some remodelers, that might be a nightmare. But if your focus is architectural integrity, it's a dream come true. These...
on August 31,2005
For pre-baby boomers, luxury was about the intrinsic qualities of the things acquired — price, exclusivity, quality of materials and workmanship. The old European concept of luxury reflects...
on April 30,2005
With the advent of more modern, open space floor plans, glass and glass-type materials are quickly becoming a part of today's home designs. Glass can bring a more spacious feeling to a room and...
on March 31,2005
The influx of baby boomers into retirement age is making senior housing one of the biggest market segments in the industry. In January, the Seniors Housing Council of the National Association of Home...
