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The top five upscale features by this measure are shown below. Following the precedent of...
30 Years of BALA Design Trends: What’s Changed, What’s the Same?
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Home of the Week: Siesta Key
Meet Siesta Key of Sarasota, Fla. The orientation of this home responds to approximately 300 linear...
Holly Ridge Remodel
The major obstacles to overcome in this remodel were architectural details reminiscent of the late...
Double Up – Kitchen Islands that Serve You
The great debate – is one island enough? We reviewed last year’s Best in American...
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Designing a home is akin to building a puzzle. When it’s all put together properly...
Keen for Green
Homebuyers reveal they love green features, but don’t always want to ante up. Homebuyers tend...
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BALA Deadline Extended to September 7!
If anyone understands that a successful project takes time, it’s you, the builders, designers, architects...
Vegas Views Remodel
The goal was to turn a long, cave-like hallway into an interesting pathway leading to...
Daylighting—Bright, Warm, and Green
Remember the delight in discovering that cozy spot in the house where you were bathed...
Home of the Week: European Lake Retreat
One of the unique challenges of our Home of the Week was designing to meet...
Thank You for Your Service; Designing a Home for a Wounded War Hero
The home building industry can help meet the housing needs of returning heroes who have...
Spotlight on Community: Soo Line Building City Apartments
The Soo Line Building City Apartments is just one of many green multifamily projects that...
Door Surrounds and Entry Ways
We have all heard the expression, “putting your best face forward.” There is no better...
Spotlight on Community: Old Town Commons
As federal subsidies for affordable housing have declined, cities and developers across the nation are...
The New Best in American Living Is Here!
Summertime, summertime, sum- sum- summertime…the new summer issue of Best in American Living is here!...
Home of the Week: Pritchard-Hardin Residence
The Best in American Living Awards Gold-winning Pritchard-Hardin residence of Black Mountain, N.C., is our...
Community Design Trends
As the housing market continues its recovery, there are new community design trends emerging as...
Where Builders Place Their Space
NAHB asked single-family builders how they distribute the finished floor space in their typical new...
Put Your Kitchen Skills to Use: Submit Recipes for ‘Building an Appetite’
There’s no better time to use your kitchen skills or appliances! First Vice Chairman Granger...
Home of the Week: Avignon Plan 2
Our Home of the Week is Avignon Plan 2 of Brea, Calif. Set within the...
City Living Gets a Share of the Great Outdoors
With light-bathed interiors, entertainment-ready side yards, outdoor greeting foyers, and more, these small-lot plans leverage...