Best Practices

Modern Materials, Traditional Designs

With the advent of new materials, it’s possible to affordably design and build infill housing that complements the architectural styles of historic neighborhoods.

Fernando Pagés Ruiz
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The Dwell Development Brand

Net-zero building pioneer Anthony Maschmedt is the 2018 Best in Green ‘One to Watch’ Young Professional of the Year Award.

Anna Stern
Trends

The 3 M’s of Trends

The design experts at Pella study three types of trends to stay ahead of consumer tastes and aesthetic preferences in the home.

Nicolle Picray
It's All in the Details

Drop It!

The drop zone is a staple in new home design, and it often is high on a buyer's "must-have" list. Design pros at Kay Green Design share tips for creating a drop zone for any size of home.

Amy Loren Becker, Kay Green
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Mastering Site Selection

In land development, the key is to find sites that hit the sweet spot of risk and reward. When evaluating a parcel, make sure to take into consideration the “site selection seven".

Adam Kantor, Eric Brown

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Communities of the Week

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07.17.19
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Designing Affordable Homes on Expensive Land

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Carly Laurent // 07.16.19
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Complete Streets: Neighborhoods for Everyone

Strides toward streets that welcome walkers and cyclists, as well as cars By Deborah Myerson...

Deborah Myerson // 07.15.19
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How to Win Big with BALA: Advice from A Two-Time Home of the Year Recipient

You’ve seen them before: the show-stoppers of Instagram with a thousand likes, the local custom...

Lish Ephraim // 07.11.19
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Homes of the Week

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07.10.19

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

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

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