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2011 Home of the Year: La Belle
“Located in Winter Park, Florida, this beautiful home is designed and constructed just right ot take advantage of the lakefront property on which it is situated. Breathtaking interiors are further...
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Share of New Homes with Decks Under 18% Again
Builders have been including decks on fewer and fewer new homes recently. According to NAHB tabulation of data from the HUD/Census Bureau Survey of Construction (SOC), well over 20% of all...
View ArticleCan’t Miss IBS Design Education Opportunities
IBS Attendees hoping to advance their knowledge of design will have ample opportunities to do so. From novice to advanced, the education opportunities available with an Expo+Education Pass gives every...
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2014 Community of the Year: The Village of Providence
This large-scale, pedestrian-oriented, traditional neighborhood development in Huntsville, Alabama provides the timeless charm of southern life with the conveniences of a thriving and modern city....
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BALA Celebrates Inductees Downing/Leach, Kephart & Terwilliger
Bruce Downing and Jim Leach, Class of 2014 In the late 1960s, college buddies, entrepreneurs and visionaries Bruce Downing and Jim Leach came together to form Downing-Leach to meld their design-build...
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1995 Grand & Regional Award: Tulsa Spec Home
Initially designed and built for the 1995 Parade of Homes in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this 4082-square-foot spec house was sold before the beginning of the parade. A similar model was sold before the framing...
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1984 Prizewinner: Spanish Stucco: Mission Monterey
Capitalizing on the architectural heritage of the Southwest, this 1,893-square-foot stucco ranch in Scottsdale, AZ weaves its own blend of old and new. A secluded side entry beckons you indoors, where...
View ArticleCan’t Miss IBS Design-Related Education
2024 IBS Attendees hoping to advance their knowledge of design will have ample opportunities to do so. From novice to advanced, the education opportunities available with an Expo+Education Pass gives...
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1984 Prizewinner: Bridgeporte
Streamlined and bold, this 1,538-square-foot prizewinner in Chandler, AZ reflects the trend toward updating tried-and-true styles for today’s home buyers. Here, traditional ornamentation is...
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BALA Celebrates Inductees Looney, Rutenberg & The Sherwin Williams Company
J. Carson Looney, FAIA, Class of 2008 As a principal at Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, Inc., J. Carson Looney has been providing both residential and commercial architectural design expertise for many...
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1984 Prizewinner: New-Look New England: Sea Cliff
Proof positive that smaller is smarter, this 1,182-square-foot house in Carlsbad, CA has more going for it than many houses twice its size. From the angled entry, you can scan the open living/dining...
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1984 Prizewinner: Westwood
Energy-smart and creatively designed, this 1,598-suare-foot home in Indianapolis, IN costs as little as $217 per year to heat and cool. In fact, this builder guarantees your annual energy bill won’t...
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1984 Prizewinner: Distinctively Old World: Villa D’Este
Entered through a private, angled courtyard, this 2,102-square-foot house in Deerfield Beach, FL is rich with decorative arches, peaked ceilings, and properly placed skylights. An atmosphere of quiet...
View ArticleIBS Design Central: A Home for Creative Inspiration
All homes start with good design. No matter what aspect of home building you are in—single family, custom building, remodeling or sales and marketing—design touches everyone involved. Seize the...
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1984 Prizewinner: Updated Southwest: Mission Monterey
Warmly reminiscent of old New Mexico, this updated stucco one-story in Scottsdale, AZ proves again the enduring quality of good design. The 1,784-square-foot house is as much in style today as it...
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1984 Prizewinner: Cambridge West
Unabashedly old-fashioned, this two-story farmhouse in Mundelein, IL makes no apologies for its Victorian heritage. The 1,551-square-foot house incorporates such modern amenities as a living room bay...
View ArticleBest in American Living Awards Top Winners
“For the past four decades, BALA has been the building industry’s premier residential design awards program, honoring the value and importance of good home and community design,” said Seth Hart with...
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Congratulations to Class of 2023 Best in American Living Hall of Fame Inductees
The Best in American Living Awards (BALA) is the building industry’s premier residential design awards program. Celebrating its 40th year of highlighting the value and importance of good home design,...
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BALA Top Design Trends for 2023
More than 135 single-family, multifamily, interior design, remodeling and community projects were honored last week at the 2023 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) ceremony during the 2024...
View ArticleBALA 40th Anniversary Awards Ceremony Photos are now available!
Thank you to everyone who were able to make it to BALA 40th Awards Ceremony. Please Check out below link and share with your network....
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