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Luminaira at Parasol Park

Best In American Living gold award winner Luminaira at Parasol Park showcases successful integration of affordable design into a market-rate neighborhood.

Alexandra Isham
It's All in the Details

6 Unexpected Ways to Build Value

Value is not a dirty word. It is the key to giving home owners what they’re looking for while keeping the project viable for builders.

Deryl Patterson, AIA
Policy Watch

Making Housing Options Work

NAHB’s new report, “Diversifying Housing Options with Smaller Lots and Smaller Homes,” explores the issues involved in generating a greater mix of housing types and highlights successful efforts across the nation.

Nicholas Julian
Trends

Bending the Rules

How do the rules of conventional neighborhood and home design apply to single-family built-for-rent homes? Or do they even apply at all?

Scott Adams, AICP
Tools & Techniques

Placemaking Lot by Lot

Home buyers want more than house; they want a connection. Placemaking can help builders and developers create that for their buyers.

Craig Karn, ASLA, LEED

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Best Practices

Value is Not a Four-Letter Word

By Sue Ridgeway A recurring theme in the home building industry is housing affordability and...

Sue Ridgeway // 02.25.20
Special Feature

David Baker and Sherwin-Williams Inducted into the 8th BALA Hall of Fame

By Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki David Baker Architects (DBA) is led by namesake David Baker, FAIA, himself,...

Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki // 02.24.20
Single-Family

Achieving Affordable Curb Appeal: Part 1

By Mike Crocker Curb appeal remains one of the most important factors for consumers as...

BSB Design // 02.20.20
Portfolio

Homes of the Week

PLATINUM | Harbor Island Residence Newport Beach, Calif. View more images in the gallery. Photography...

02.19.20
Special Feature

Denise Dersin and Debra Bassert: Two BALA Hall of Fame Inductees Who’ve Made a Career Making Space for Others

By Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki When you think of women who have had a deep and lasting...

Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki // 02.18.20

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.

Awards open June 1

2020 Call for Entries Categories and Eligibility FAQ Judging Hall of Fame Winner Resources Photos from the 2018 Award Ceremony 2019 Awards Judges Winners Archive

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