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

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Remodeling

Home of the Week: House 616

The owners wanted to salvage and repurpose a dated 60s-era ranch home to create a...

12.01.21
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Interior Design

Owner Suite

A custom-designed king bed, floating nightstands, and headboard with glazed sculptured tile frame around upholstered...

11.30.21
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Multifamily

Multifamily Spotlight: City Centre

Delivered in summer of 2019 and located in the heart of downtown Ithaca, just minutes...

11.29.21
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Single-Family

Home of the Week: GREENLAB

GREENLAB was created to reach and educate individuals, developers, and companies across multiple project types,...

11.24.21
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Valley & Park

Delivering an urban feel to a suburban neighborhood, the design of the community was inspired...

11.22.21

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

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