By Susan Bady One aphorism (or cliché if you like) that is particularly apt for factory-built housing is “necessity is the mother of invention.” Faced with affordability concerns, the home building industry turns towards innovation – in the form of prefabrication – as a tool to address construction time and attainability. Moreover, manufacturers of modular, […]
Author: Susan Bady
03.12.2020
The Current State of Modern Farmhouse
The iconic – yet evolving – style continues to captivate home buyers.
02.18.2020
BALA Regional Winners: The Best of the Best
By Susan Bady To be named Best in Region in the Best in American Living Awards, projects must have already won a Platinum award in one or more categories. Therefore, regional winners can be anything from a one-of-a-kind custom home or a glittering urban high-rise to a repurposed commercial building. It’s their thoughtful planning, creative […]
02.06.2020
New Legislation Favors ADU Development
By Susan Bady Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, continue to make a big impact on the urban landscape, as city planners craft legislation that make it easier to develop backyard space in established neighborhoods. ADUs are an affordable housing option in cities where young professionals, as well as empty nesters, are being priced out of […]