Decked Out Working with landscape architects and clients to build decks for functional multipurpose outdoor spaces.
The Complete Home Office The new room of the house: merchandising and drafting floor plans for optimal layout placement of home offices.
Southern Flare on the West Coast Building estate communities with floor plan designs that cater to the empty nesters and children.
Market Entry Magic Wall Homes is penetrating the move-up market in the Lone-Star state by including brick, limestone, stone, stucco and dormers into its design mix.
Winner on the Water Tampa, Fla.-based builder Mike Morris grabbed a plumb when he got hold of the site for Anchor Cove at MiraBay. Then he made sure the product was as special as the site.
Privacy, Please! Two top practitioners of high-density design provide insight on building affordable high-density housing without compromising privacy.
PATH, HUD Partner to Showcase Concept Homes PATH and HUD form partnership with several private sector businesses to build two concept homes that feature flexible design and time-saving production processes.
Peak Opportunity The driving impulse for this project rested on generating the perfect view of Washington's Mount Rainier. But Seattle's oft-inclement weather during the drawing stages didn't allow for a clear idea of where the homeowners would have the best vantage point. Here is what Blue Canyon Construction did to guarantee the customer got what they wanted.
Weathering the Storms This case study takes a look at how JETT Construction handled a cascade of repair project requests in the wake of Florida's hurricane beatings in 2005.
Modular and Green How a North Carolina modular builder found his niche.
New Community Built on Strong Roots Illinois' northeastern counties have the state's hottest housing markets, as new home buyers continue to move farther in search of more home at an affordable price.
Fitting the Bill An estimate came in at more than double what the client had planned — but, in the end, reworked the project to fit a price range they could afford. By itemizing the estimate and broadening design and finish choices, the clients were able to pick and choose priorities and make other adjustments to bring the project within budget.
Doing the Right Thing Housing-oriented charities such as Habitat for Humanity served as the inspiration for John Gonsalves who founded Homes for Our Troops, which modifies homes for injured servicemen and servicewomen.
Alfresco Attraction More often than not, outdoor living space will include an open-air kitchen complete with top-of-the-line appliances and high-end finishes designed to be both functional and beautiful.
Options Abound for Railings and Balusters Materials such as glass, wire and engineered composite products are winning over traditional wood offerings in railings and balusters. Consumers are interested in the new products with an eye toward durability and design.