on December 31,2004 in Feature
In Bothell, Wash., located near Seattle, builder CamWest Development created a Craftsman-style neighborhood set within nature — the North Creek Project. This eight-acre site consists of a...
on December 31,2004 in Feature
The buildings in an architectural ensemble are like the instruments in a musical ensemble, sounding together to create a compelling whole. The harmonious outcome is more important than any individual...
on December 31,2004 in Feature
The end of World War II marked a watershed, not only in global geopolitical relationships, but in the development of the American community as well. For over a decade and a half this nation had...
on December 31,2004 in Feature
Each of the case studies in this article tells us something we can build upon in creating future master-planned communities, particularly in what we have learned in the last 10 years since...
on December 31,2004 in Feature
Some people can't help but take their work home with them. Take, for instance, Charles Page, who trades in his house every five years for a new one. For this Chicago architect and builder who has...
on November 30,2004 in Feature
Brick: It exudes warmth, character, staying power. Brick often commands a higher resale value and naturally provides thermal mass, which offers some insulation. Under normal weather conditions, it...
on November 30,2004 in Feature
For years we've placed tremendous emphasis on the design and construction of front entries. From richly detailed doors to elaborate foyers with vaulted ceilings and multiple layers of crown...
on November 30,2004 in Feature
Phoenix, a consistently strong housing market, keeps pushing its boundaries with communities on the fast-growing citiy's outer ring. One of the newest is the master plan of Verrado, a half-hour...
on November 30,2004 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
As we continue our focus-group research with the nexers, we've been hearing about their preferences for features and layout inside the home. The nexers have already provided us with a mountain of...
on October 31,2004 in Feature
Contemporary architecture returns to production-built housing, when a GIANT models an entire village in Orange County, Calif., after the shacks of an old mining town.
on October 25,2004 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
on September 30,2004 in Feature
A local builder uses piers to keep his 15 custom homes at Gifford Park high and dry as well as rock solid.
on September 30,2004 in Feature
Boise had no urban growth boundry restrictions, but David Hale was drawn to an underutilized residential zone that encouraged infill and higher-density development.
on September 30,2004 in Feature
A builder wins unanimous city council approval by meeting the city's demand for environmentally sensitive development.
on August 31,2004 in Feature
Boston's Channel Center is helping to transform the historic Fort Point warehouse district with 14 renovations and four infill sites on 7.1 acres.
on August 31,2004 in Feature
The International Erosion Control Association administers two education and certification programs that can help reduce builders' environmental, entitlement and regulatory headaches.
on August 31,2004 in Feature
Residential Homes of America (RHA), located in Lake Bluff, Ill., has a knack for finding land.
on July 31,2004 in Feature
Installing conventional gravity-based wastewater lines may not be practical where the the land's grade is too low.
on July 31,2004 in Feature
Use perceived building obstacles to your advantage to create a new profit opportunity.
on July 31,2004 in Feature
Loreto Bay Co., of Scottsdale, Ariz., is proving that U.S. builders can gain new ground in Mexico.
