Editorial/Topical
Fresh Faces, Fresh Thinking
Fresh faces weren’t the only thing new at this year’s show; the thinking is changing, too
Data and Research
Data & Research
Growth of solar power expected to cause PV shortage
The solar industry faces its first shortfall in eight years, and smaller installations could be put on hold as a result.
Data & Research
Researchers recommend new homes have safe rooms for tornado survival
Researchers recommend that tornado-prone areas adopt more robust design standards similar to those used by coastal regions to help homes survive hurricanes.
Data & Research
New-home sales rise 6.4 percent in April
Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 6.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 433,000 units in April, according to data from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Data & Research
Builder confidence remains in holding pattern
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes in May fell one point to 45 from a downwardly revised April reading of 46 on the Housing Market Index.
Data & Research
Buyers of National Green Building Standard homes satisfied with purchase
A new study conducted by GuildQuality shows that homeowners who purchased a National Green Building Standard-certified home in the past three years are happy they did.
Marketing & Sales
The rise of Pinterest
Given its strong emphasis on visuals, Pinterest might seem like a perfect fit for marketing new homes, but builders should be mindful of their larger marketing strategy before jumping on the Pinterest bandwagon.
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Videos
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Marketing and Sales
Searching for Social Media’s Secret Sauce
Brightleaf Homes is still looking, but the builder has learned some valuable lessons along the way
Custom Builder
Marketing 101: Be the Expert
Rotelle Development gets its brand out there by positioning staff as a resource
Business
A Picture Is Worth a Post
Custom-home builders share why they gave Instagram a try and why the social media platform is essential for their marketing outreach
Marketing & Sales
Forward Thinking with Virtual Reality
A next generation custom home builder takes a virtual leap to help clients see their future
Leadership
Build a Business, Build a Brand
A craftsman's use of social media puts him on the map
Design
Design
Guest Column: Blurred Lines
Using floor-to-ceiling sliding or folding glass doors is an effective means of enhancing the connection between interior spaces and the outdoors.
Case Studies
Case Study: Opening Up a Former Apartment Building
The architects of a San Francisco home solve the problem of a missing backyard
Case Studies
Case Study: Opening Up a Former Apartment Building
The architects of a San Francisco home solve the problem of a missing backyard
Design Details
Design Details: Above the Fray
In a densely populated Seattle neighborhood, two adjacent infill sites were developed: The Lookout and Shake Shacks
Design
Design/Build: Perfecting the Design, Controlling the Build
Design/build allows firms to guide clients toward smart design decisions, while anticipating construction challenges
Design
Design Detail: Moody Blues Between Home Offices
See the creative solution for keeping his and her home offices separate and private
Backstory
Building Together
After four decades of marriage, Sherry and Ed Binkley continue to find success working, building, and adventuring together
Backstory
Building Blocks
Robert Humble has pieced together three facets of the construction industry to design, build, and develop in Seattle
Backstory
Backstory: Out-of-the-Box Thinking from the Factory
Steve Glenn and Plant Prefab work their way into the future — at their own pace with a hybrid system using factory-built modules and panels to construct custom homes.
Backstory
Backstory: Textbook Case of Student Becoming Design/Build Owner
While construction was not in her blood, education and planning lead to success for this Minnesota custom builder
Backstory
Backstory: Riding a Wave to Being a Builder
This is Steve Thomas' story about following your passion to become a successful builder
Backstory
Backstory: Logical Thinking
How a small architecture and construction firm in Maine became a leader in the prefab and passive House movements
Backstory
Backstory: Just Say Yes
Following his interests led The Construction Zone's Andy Byrnes to make his mark on the Arizona desert with projects others might avoid
Backstory
Backstory: Growing Up
From custom residential to multifamily, hospitality, and product design, this NYC firm leverages its philosophy across four design verticals
Backstory
Backstory: Green Gables Opens Up Every Aspect of its Design/Build Process to Clients
"You never want to get to the next phase and realize somebody's not happy."
Products
Products
Luxury Switches
The French luxury switches brand Meljac has developed a new solid brass collection in collaboration with Australian designer Marc Newson.
Appliances
ADA-Compliant Refrigerators
True Residential will now offer ADA-compliant designs for a refrigerator, beverage center, wine cabinet, and refrigeration drawers within its Low-Profile Collection.
