Trends

On Point

NAHB’s Best in American Living Award (BALA) winners exemplify the best of the best in national design trends, as identified by the industry-leading BALA judging...

Alexandra Isham
Special Feature

Home Building Can Lead Recovery

A recent NAHB special study shows the dramatic impact of the housing industry on revitalizing the economy

Paul Emrath, Ph.D.
Policy Watch

Rent Control

For the past decade, increasing numbers of people have moved to urban centers in search of employment. With fewer sites to support multifamily construction, supply...

Ann Marie Moriarty
Portfolio

Bellissima!

A passionate team of Washington, D.C., designers and builders gives new life to the former Italian embassy Bellissima!

Ann Marie Moriarty
Policy Watch

Housing in OZ

Opportunity Zones (OZs) are an economic development tool created by the federal government in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. They offer opportunities for developers who understand the requirements and challenges.

Nicholas Julian

Trending Now

New Roofs Improve Safety and Curb Appeal

Fall is the perfect time to secure a home from winter storms. New roofing often...

12.02.22

New Single-Family Home Size Trending Lower

By Robert Dietz An expected impact of the virus crisis was a need for more...

12.01.22

Differentiating Homes From The Inside: Interior Trim & Moldings

Sponsored Content By Westlake Royal Building Products   Often referred to as a nice finishing touch...

11.30.22
Portfolio
Single-Family

Home of the Week: Hilltop Farm

This modern Scandinavian-inspired home is clad in a custom-stained western red cedar siding that contrasts...

11.29.22
Portfolio
Remodeling

Remodel of the Week: 70s Contemporary Transformed

The clients initially asked for a kitchen and sunroom update. The existing sunroom had been...

11.23.22

Awards

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 professionals who have redefined design excellence for homes and communities nationally and internationally. Winning projects showcase what building industry professionals need to know to set their product apart and hit the right mark with today’s highly educated and discerning home buyers.

The 2022 Awards cycle is closed. Hope to see you in 2023!

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