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Spotlight on Community: Union Wharf
Architecture, interior design, landscaping, and art. While some multifamily developers see these as just line items in the expense column, many understand that they are key to defining a property’s...
View ArticleModern Cottage: Modern Modular Construction
In its early years, the term “modular home” carried with it the image of an out-of-the-box kit that, when put together, created a simple structure. But that has changed greatly in the last 20 years...
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All Under One Roof: Multigenerational Households
Multigenerational living is becoming more popular and widespread. The trend is likely to boost demand for house plans designed for several generations living under one roof. According to the American...
View ArticleWhite House Releases Housing Development Toolkit
The White House on Monday released a Housing Development Toolkit that highlights regulatory barriers to housing development and outlines tools and strategies that local governments can use to diminish...
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Mixed Use Matches Buyers’ Needs
The Great Recession of 2007 to 2009 created a great shift in housing demand and future development trends. With growing consumer preferences for proximity to amenities, and a multifamily sector...
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Going up! Stair and Rail Inspiration
No need to cut back on creativity when it comes to the staircase – stairs and rails come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and budgets. Even tucked away in the corner, cleverly designed storage and finely...
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Features and Colors of Kitchens in New Homes
Written by Carmel Ford Features and Colors of Kitchens in New Homes What are the features and colors included in kitchens of newly constructed homes? Data from Houzz, combined with information from the...
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Spotlight on Community: Grow Community
Project Team Architect: Davis Studio Architecture & Design Builder: PHC Construction Developer: Asani Land Planner: Heather Beckmann Photographer: Anthony Rich The eight-acre Grow Community is a...
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Maryland Remodel
Project Team Architect/Designer: Keith Long Remodeler: Glickman Design Build Interior Designer: Eleni Niknia This home is located in a neighborhood where most of the houses were built in the 1940’s and...
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Staying Power: Company Resilience
Written by Stephen Paul, Executive Vice President of Mid-Atlantic Builders in Rockville, Maryland Mid-Atlantic Builders has been building and developing award-winning communities and homes in the...
View ArticleSpotlight on Community: The Village of Providence
Developer: Placemakers North America, LLC Builders: BT Neely Construction, Jimmy Bryan Homes, VTS Home Architect: Steve Mouzon and Bob Martignoni Land Planner: Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company...
View ArticleIn the Mix
The exterior of a building, or a group of buildings, should flow gracefully, using complementary colors, textures and shapes, like a painting–especially when several materials are used together. For...
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“I Deserve It” Features to Flaunt
Catering to the Demands and Desires of Today’s Homeowners Originally Posted by Lita Dirks & Co. With a housing market that is picking up pace, homeowners no longer tend to ask themselves “what do I...
View ArticleFeeling Confident with Color
Celebrate Color in Tasteful Touches Blog originally posted by Lita Dirks & Co. It’s no secret, color is a fun and powerful way to lift moods and produce a little life in a home’s interior. Best of...
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Keeping Rain and Groundwater Where it Belongs
Proper protection against water intrusion is crucial to the durability of a home, especially with today’s energy efficiency requirements. Here’s how to keep your homes dry. Despite significant changes...
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Home of the Week: The Laurel
Our Home of the Week, Porter Ranch, Calif.’s the Laurel, combines luxury, elegance, and comfort in perfect proportion. An expertly appointed exterior with authentic details hints at the design that is...
View ArticleAlamo Heights Remodel
The owners wanted to salvage and rebuild a dated, mid-century ranch home located on a large lot in Alamo Heights, Texas. The owners were clear about recreating a new, modern, open home but one that...
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Owner Entry
By Deryl Patterson of Housing Design Matters As a residential architect and working mom, my mission is creating solutions that make our homes more user-friendly. One activity I’m most passionate about...
View ArticleBuilders Give Back: Los Castaños de Choloma
Los Castanos de Choloma is a first-of-its-kind housing development, providing unmatched affordability and homeownership opportunities to Honduran families living in extreme poverty. The target market...
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Innovative Green Building Product Designs
Energy Efficiency Any effective approach to improved energy consumption involves a threefold strategy—conservation, efficient consumption, and alternative energy generation. Conservation focuses on the...
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