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PLATINUM | Alden Park Philadelphia, Pa. View more images in the gallery. Photography by Marc Harary Architect/Designer | Barton PartnersBuilder | Briarwood Construction Developer | L3C Capital Design...

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Catch Up on Summer Reading

Did you miss the latest feature articles? Catch them now before they’re gone! The 3 M’s of Trends From short-lived fads to timeless truths, designs are drawn from and inspired by the world around us....

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4 Ways to Create an Outdoor Oasis

Whether it’s designing to expand outdoor living space or the desire to incorporate more nature in our designs, creating an outdoor oasis in model homes is important. We want potential buyers to...

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The Third Layer Principle: How to Design Homes that Speak to Buyers

Insight from the desk of Lita Dirks, an award-winning interior designer and merchandiser. Throughout my career, I have been involved in designing and merchandising close to – actually, probably over –...

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IBS 2020: Save on Registration, Education Now Posted

Each year, the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) brings together more than 67,000 building professionals from across the globe, and veteran attendees would advise newcomers to “have a show...

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PLATINUM | Cascade Modern Grand Rapids, Mich. View more images in the gallery. Photography by GS Studios Architect/Designer | J. Visser DesignBuilder | New Urban Home Builders LLC Landscape...

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What’s Next in Housing: For-Rent Single-Family Homes

Townhomes have become the go-to option for many first-time buyers, but some builders are upping the ante with new detached rental products that redefine the path to homeownership. As millennials...

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Affordable Living Through Efficient Spacing

Blue Water is a collaboration between a private developer specialized in the construction and management of affordable housing and a public entity, Monroe County. Built and operated with Federal...

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Communities of the Week

GOLD | Haven Austin, Texas View more images in the gallery. Photos provided by submitter. Architect/Designer | Kipp Flores ArchitectsBuilder | Schwartz Custom Homes Developer | Schwartz Custom Homes...

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Competitive Advantage: Customer Engagement

Homebuilding is a long-term, some say manufacturing business, where scale and success  depends on repeatability and controlling options. In the “pipeline economy,” where value was created by producers...

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Homes of the Week

GOLD | Alara at Altair – Ariel Elite Irvine, Calif. View more images in the gallery. Photography by Chris Mayer Photography Architect/Designer | Bassenian LagoniBuilder | Toll Brothers Landscape...

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Kitchen Connection

California Dreaming, a unique and stylish kitchen project, provides a great example of how the kitchen can be the focal point of a living space with the right design. Interior design for this kitchen...

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Efficient Designs for a Small Footprint

BSB Design’s Director of Design in Tampa, Ed Binkley, AIA, presented ideas about efficient design practices during the recent Southeast Building Conference. In case you missed it, a few highlights...

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To Address Unmet Demand for Housing Choice, Think BIG and Build SMALL

Housing affordability is a growing concern to NAHB members and the communities they serve. The public at large is becoming more aware of the problem, as a growing number of Democratic presidential...

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Home of the Week

PLATINUM | Michigan Avenue Penthouse Chicago, Ill. View more images in the gallery. Photography by Newlook Development Architect/Designer | Newlook DevelopmentBuilder | Newlook Development Developer |...

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Why a “Ban” on Single-Family Zoning Could Be a Good Thing

Recently, the state of Oregon has moved to use the power of policy to influence housing affordability, diversity and flexibility. In what some are calling an effective ban on single-family zoning, the...

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Deadline extended! Apply by Sept. 6

Now in its 36th year, the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) is the building industry’s premier residential design awards program. BALA spotlights the most creative and talented building industry...

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Homes of the Week

PLATINUM | Chicago Residence Chicago, Ill. View more images in the gallery. Photography by Scott Shigley Architect/Designer | Environs DevelopmentBuilder | Environs Development Developer | Environs...

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Amenity-Driven / Community Building

Catalyzed by its urban environment within Anaheim’s flourishing Platinum Triangle, Parallel, a high-density multifamily project, fully embraces its position at the center of high octane living,...

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The Countertops and Colors Millennials Want in Their Kitchens

A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders highlights the preferred kitchen colors and features among recent and prospective Millennial home buyers (defined as those born...

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