As builders leverage the value of amenity-rich master planned communities, a finely tuned trade-off takes place between what's inside and outside the homes.
In traditional homes, solidity is telegraphed by the space between the window heads and the roofline called entablature (cornice, frieze, and architrave). It holds the roof up, it transfers the loads, and it's what distinguishes solid-looking homes from flimsy ones. Here, Don Powers shows production builders how to up their game by including this subtle but essential part of the exterior.
The pork chop return may be easy to build, but it's clunky, out of proportion, and shouts cookie cutter. There's a better way, and architect Don Powers shows three alternatives.
Rhode Island custom builder Jacob Talbot has kept his business alive by staying focused.
Rhode Island custom builder Jacob Talbot has kept his business alive by staying focused.
