Builder Magazine: Multi-family

Production Builders Drawn To Rental Construction

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:23:16 EST

As demand for rental housing surges, some single-family production builders want in on the act. But is their foray simply an opportunistic response to a temporary downturn or a legitimate threat to their multifamily peers?

An Alternative to Stacked Condos Strikes a Chord

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:54:34 EST

KTGY Group devises a design that aligns townhouses of different widths, side by side, without losing unit density.

The Costly Cleanup of Meth Labs

Tue, 7 May 2013 02:57:48 EST

When a homemade meth lab is discovered, contractors need to know the rules of what must be disposed of, how it is to be treated, and what clean-up must include.

Construction Defect Bill Killed in Committee

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:25:36 EST

Colorado builders had hoped for some legal cover for transit-oriented development projects.

New Design Trends Take Hold

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:23:55 EST

Three residential architects discuss how buyers’ needs have evolved and what that means for home design.

London’s Latest Housing Trend: Shipping Containers

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:41:53 EST

London developers are latching onto the cost, time, and environmental benefits of using shipping containers as multifamily building modules.

Construction Defect Lawsuit Worries Risk Development in Colorado

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:43:58 EST

With the city’s first light-rail line scheduled to begin service this month, Denver leaders and builders hope that legislation will protect plans for transit-oriented development.

Making Choice the Main Amenity in Senior Housing

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:34:27 EST

Two developers have a plan to offer a housing alternative for senior citizens looking for both convenience and the freedom to choose what services they need and who they receive them from.

Severe Housing Cost Burdens Found in Every State

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 03:17:13 EST

Severe shortages of rental units affordable to extremely low-income households are being made worse by the fact that nearly half of the units that do exist are occupied by tenants in higher income brackets, a new study has found.

Adaptive Reuse Spins Old Into Gold

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:44:37 EST

An aged storefront, an abandoned factory, a historic firehouse—three case studies show how old buildings can be inventively transformed into great places to live.

The Majestic: Transforming a Sydney Theater Into Apartments

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 06:38:01 EST

An apartment conversion in Australia breathes new life into a former theater and roller rink.

On The Boards: Wavehouse

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:19:39 EST

A San Francisco multifamily building abstracts the city's traditional bay windows.

Federal Agencies Push for Healthier Homes

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 11:45:56 EST

Millions of U.S. homes have moderate to severe physical housing problems, which can cause a wide range of health issues.

Can the Multifamily Boom Last?

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:44:02 EST

Multifamily is trending upward, but when it will peak depends on whom you talk to.

A New L.A. Tower Moves Forward

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:05:14 EST

Revised plans call for major renovation of a nearby hotel.

Single-Family Vs. Multifamily Projects

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:02:54 EST

Economics and lifestyle preferences spur multifamily construction.

Goodbye, breakfast nook: a more flexible open plan kitchen

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:03:46 EST

Architect James Wentling shows production builders how a hard-working kitchen island makes for a smarter, more flexible open plan.

A New Jersey Landowner’s Dream Is No Longer Impossible

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:18:12 EST

"Man of La Mancha" composer takes to the airwaves to promote his “green village,” which has been in the works for more than two decades.

Miami’s Related Companies Cashes In Low-Income Tax Credits

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:06:46 EST

The developer received more in six months than the state awarded in total in the previous three years.

A Modular Tower Grows in Brooklyn

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:50:51 EST

The Atlantic Yards project will test the efficiency of prefab construction for mid- and high-rise residences.