Projects

Project ideas, trends, and tips for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.

Telling a Story That Preserves the Past

Custom builder and historic restoration and preservation expert Brent Hull walks us through the careful details of his Pennsylvania Farmhouse project

2023: A Year of Case Studies

A look back at the custom homes and craftsman details we spotlighted last year

A Smart Home Built Smart

Custom builder August Homes blends efficient, high-tech home automation systems with high-performance, sustainable building strategies

Building a Custom Wine Cube in an NYC Penthouse

An 11-foot wine cube enveloping a pantry is the stand out features of this customized West Chelsea penthouse

Backstory: Actively Passive

G•O Logic's passion for energy-efficient building has secured a niche for the firm

High-Desert Haven

Named Project of the Year in the 2016 Professional Builder Design Awards, this Arizona custom home appears to be part of the desert, but it's no mirage

The main event

The builders of these primary residences in Arizona, Connecticut, and Texas faced a similar challenge: Develop and maintain strong relationships with their clients.

Many custom builders, architects, and designers have become adept at creating green homes that offer tangible benefits such as lower operating costs and improved indoor air quality and comfort. But there’s more than one way to achieve sustainability.