Looking for a special custom home? These four designs, offering a variety of styles, will wow buyers. Best of all, they’ve got plenty of photos to help your customer envision the final product.
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In addition to his pioneering work on affordable sustainability at Meritage, Hilton has become a national leader in the discussion on energy and housing.
Sometimes buyers need a lot of bedrooms but not the costs of a large luxury home. These plans deliver lots of sleeping space, great gathering rooms, smart details, and surprisingly modest square footages.
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The demands of modern life have been changing much faster than new-home designs, say two top architects.
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The construction industry is concerned about skilled worker shortages, according to a new SmartMarket Report from McGraw-Hill Construction entitled "Construction Industry Workforce Shortages: Role of Certification, Training and Green Jobs in Filling the Gaps."
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The companies have proved to be masters of agility in a down market.
The single-family homes that nabbed a Grand Award in the 2011 Builder’s Choice competition were a diverse group. Whether urban, country, modern, traditional, or in between, they’re elegant, inspiring examples of builders and architects at the top of their game.
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Tougher blower-door testing could be particularly problematic, says a state HBA chief.
Cutting corners can be a good thing—that is, when you’re eliminating unnecessary rooms and streamlining the home’s footprint.
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One-bedroom apartments are in demand, and rethinking the traditional shotgun approach will make units much more marketable.
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Builders, remodelers, verifiers, and other program champions applauded for helping promote high-performance home building.
The Salt Lake City–based builder commissioned contemporary-style homes that are selling fast and for full price.
An expanded 1908 builder's cottage plays nice with the neighbors, thanks to a third-floor addition that was deftly done, in spite of numerous constraints.
A playful dormer offers serious unity for both the interior and elevation of a rural guesthouse.
Not just for Californians anymore, outdoor fireplaces and fire pits are making their way north and east from the Southwest.
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May 7--Proposed changes to Minnesota's building code that are meant to make houses safer and more energy-efficient have roused the ire of some local builders, who say the guidelines could significantly jack up prices of new homes.
Building on a lot that requires an alley-loading garage? Here are four appealing designs.
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Whether you’re building homes for empty-nesters, multigenerational families, or anyone who doesn’t want to navigate a lot of stairs, homes that can accommodate an elevator will appeal to more buyers.