Cost Effective Design

safe house this tried-and-true home has sold really well, but a new generation of urban buyers is coming of age, and many want contemporary architecture.

A Best-Selling Floor Plan Gets a Mod Façade

To appeal to a new generation of buyers, a best-selling house plan gets a more contemporary façade.


 
 

GREEN DESIGN

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Is It a Green House? You Can't Tell by Looking Anymore

Four eco-wise homes, from ultra-modern to super-traditional, are handsome proof that you can't tell a green house just by looking at it.


 
 
 

WINDOWS AND DOORS

clerestory windows in the great room draw the eye upward and help fill the space with light, even on cloudy new england days.

Window and Door Designs that Wow

The winners of this year’s Integrity Red Diamond Achiever Program offer fenestration designs with beauty and brains for projects of all kinds.


 
 

Floor Plans

FourPlans: Grand Entrances

First impressions count. These homes deliver major curb appeal via columns, arches, and dramatic windows.


 
 
 

Modular Design

mod-u-kraf supplied the modules—complete with exterior brick work—for a dormitory at ferrum college in virginia. company officials say this building demonstrates how modular construction can be customized to fit into any setting.

Modular Builder IBS Quickly Manufacturing National Network

The Pennsylvania-based supplier is convinced more stick-built contractors will start leaning toward its products.


 
 

Multifamily

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One Bedrooms That Sell

One-bedroom apartments are in demand, and rethinking the traditional shotgun approach will make units much more marketable.


 
 
 

KITCHEN & BATH

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Designer Picks Low-Cost Luxury Products

Sometimes even luxury buyers have budgets, but designer Nadia Subaran has tricks for picking products.


 
 

Design Trends

based off of 1930s craftsman designs, mccaleb homes' bungalow collection features lots of charm, large front porches, and laundry rooms with doors that close to keep messes concealed.

Women: A Builder's Secret Weapon

An Oklahoma City-based builder credits his success to putting women in key positions.