Design

Design trends for the home building and remodeling markets from the editors of Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines.
4 infill housing solutions for today’s market
This month kicks off Professional Builder's House Review collaborative, where a group of leading architects and designers present their best concepts...
Measurement techniques for Lean building
Lean implementation requires a new mindset when it comes to measurement of the design and building process. What builders measure, and how, can make...
Design trends in multi-generational housing
Architects and builders are getting a jump on the coming wave of household consolidation. Here are the most significant design trends in multi-...
While the devil is in the details, for the Leitzel home remodel, so is the joy. Ceylon and Karen Leitzel bought their rural Mt. Gretna, Pa., house...
7 trends in kitchen design
The recession has had a major impact on kitchen design. Gone are the ornate and formal styles with travertine marble flooring and intricate...
Custom Builder survey defines the demographics of the custom-home market
New research by Custom Builder magazine provides insights into client profiles, home specifications, and top business challenges. Among the findings...
Last month, the U.S. Census Bureau released the first batch of the freshly collected 2010 census data of the nation. The big news so far: The...
This past September, we wrote extensively about the state of builder and buyer financing, which no doubt is one of the most-difficult challenges home...
35 moneymaking ideas for 2011
Sure, the past five years have been chaotic and the prospects for 2011 don’t exactly look entirely sunny. But there are plenty of builders and...
Tips on designing and specifying shower systems
Understanding the mechanics of shower systems is vital to creating a great user experience, according to kitchen and bath design expert Paul...
 

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