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Group of lighting experts who are panelists as a Lightovation education session
A panel of lighting designers at Lightovation warns that even high-end projects can miss the mark when comprehensive lighting plans get cut, delayed, or delegated to electricians...
Feb. 3, 2026
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Designers walking through a showroom at the Dallas Market Center's Lightovation lighting event
The Lightovation show at the Dallas Market Center revealed a decided shift to a warm, organic aesthetic in lighting
Jan. 30, 2026
Women at WIRC podcast episode cover, featuring liz miles of WELL for Residential IWBI
IWBI's Liz Miles on moving beyond amenities to address the broader design elements that affect health in homes every day
Jan. 27, 2026
Casey Dunn
Kassarine Pass home by Mark Odom Studio in Austin (interior shot)
From emerging markets and AI to materials innovation and evolving kitchen and bath priorities, these trends illuminate where custom residential work is headed next
Jan. 21, 2026

Business

Exterior of a residential project by Mark Odom Studio in Austin
The acquisition of Mark Odom Studio in Austin by North Carolina's Cline shows how one architectural firm is pursuing new markets and what integration actually requires
Jan. 27, 2026
Graphic image promoting Custom Builder's Builder in 5 Q&A series, with Marnie Oursler of Maryland
Delaware's Marnie Oursler of Marnie Custom Homes on the shift from seasonal retreats to year-round waterfront homes, and what it takes to build these more complex projects right...
Jan. 16, 2026
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Mountainside topped with snow, showing the Velvære ski in ski out community in Park City
High-end residential activity is surging in key U.S. markets, testing builders and architects with complex sites, discerning clients, and evolving design priorities in 2026.
Jan. 6, 2026
Early adopters in residential construction and design are using AI to manage project timelines, find better material pricing, and accelerate client approvals. But success depends...
Jan. 5, 2026

Profiles

Duoma Atelier's husband and wife team sit on a couch, facing the camera
A husband and wife team start a design/build company, bringing workplace and wellness attributes to flex space and ADU design
Dec. 24, 2025
Builder in 5 Q&A: TriVista Design+Build | Custom Builder Media
Michael and Deborah Sauri of TriVistaUSA Design + Build share how their creative backgrounds shape collaboration, client experience, and decision-making in custom home projects...
Nov. 24, 2025
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Exterior of the completed Owensby home, one of the first restoration projects Scroggs Construction Services untertook in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Nick Scroggs expanded his custom home and remodeling business with a restoration operation, taking on dozens of recovery projects and setting ...
Nov. 11, 2025
Builder in 5 graphic featuring Margie Lavender of Kilgerman Architecture & Design
Margie Lavender of Kligerman Architecture & Design on calculated risks, why tradition and modernity work best as partners, and what luxury means to today's clients
Nov. 4, 2025

Industry Insights

Stijn Knapen
Residence in Belgium that uses recycled PVC (Pretty Plastic Panels) in its facade
Innovative materials are teeing up to reshape residential construction, boosting performance, sustainability, and design possibilities for builders and architects
Jan. 20, 2026
Design by Lisa Peck | Photo by Chad Holder | Courtesy of NKBA
Wellness-inspired bathroom design
From larger spa-like layouts to smart features, clients are drawn to designs that enhance their well-being
Jan. 8, 2026
After years of talk, the residential industry's interest in wellness is gaining real traction, with certifications, builder adoption, and client demand finally aligning.
Dec. 30, 2025
Photo: NKBA | Designer: Kristin Petro
A large kitchen. with island and uniquely shaped vent hood
From expressive color palettes to functional, clutter-free spaces, here’s what homeowners are gravitating toward in the new year
Dec. 24, 2025

Products

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Metal roof on modern home
From metal roofing to composite shakes, these roofing solutions offer both durability and visual appeal
Jan. 28, 2026
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Smart home technology
These innovative solutions leverage AI, automation, and smart technology to cater to homeowner priorities
Jan. 14, 2026
Rafael Soldi
The Quincho from outside
From its large sliding glass doors to its concrete flooring, this 914-square-foot indoor-outdoor pavilion features a number of carefully selected products
Dec. 3, 2025
Andrew Sherman
Two-story deck on the rear side of coastal N.C. home
From its high-impact windows and doors to its durable railing systems and more, this indoor-outdoor living space was built with harsh coastal weather in mind
Nov. 21, 2025

Green & Sustainable

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Exterior of a net zero passive house in Durham NH by Kaplan Thompson Architects
After watching the costly struggle of a landlord's renovation, a New Hampshire couple chose to build new, creating a farmhouse that looks traditional but performs like the future...
Dec. 5, 2025
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In the latest episode of Women at WIRC, we speak with Michal Porter, senior lead scientist at Dupont, about her efforts to advance green building products and materials and how...
Dec. 3, 2025
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Exterior of the Altadena wildfire-resistant concept home by Essential Habitat Architecture
Graham Irwin, principal at Essential Habitat Architecture, explains how wildfire-resilient design can extend beyond safety to improve comfort, efficiency, and everyday living
Nov. 18, 2025
Photography: Liz Glasgow Studios
Southeast facade of architect Wayne Turett's Passive House on Long Island
On Long Island, Turett designed and built his own home with passive building strategies, using it to test systems, materials, and design approaches
Oct. 28, 2025

Construction Trends

Andrew Sherman
This 4,000-square-foot home in North Carolina uses SCIPs to create a structure that is both weather-resistant and efficient.
Extreme weather is a growing challenge for homeowners on the coast, but this 4,000-square-foot vacation home in Oak Island, N.C. is prepared to withstand the harshest storms
Oct. 22, 2025
Escobedo Group
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Born from firsthand frustration, David Escobedo’s panelized steel system was developed to preserve design freedom, accelerate timelines, and raise the bar for quality in luxury...
June 25, 2025
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Three houses and a shared accessory building make up this innovative use of an infill lot in central Austin, Texas
Dec. 30, 2024
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In addition to its standard uses, AutoCAD can also be used to create more energy-efficient designs.
AutoCAD has changed the way architects design buildings, however, its role in crafting sustainable home designs that reduce energy consumption and minimize environmental impact...
Nov. 25, 2024