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Design

Photo of a bathroom with a barrier free shower (curbless) | universal design
35 years after the ADA, a growing range of products are available to help builders on the path to a broader vision of universal design
Aug. 13, 2025
Jennifer Hughes
A thoughtful curation of products helped to bring this 8,500-square-foot home in Alexandria, Va. together.
A thoughtfully curated list of products went into creating this 8,500-square-foot Alexandria, Va. home.
Aug. 6, 2025
Courtesy of Marmol Radziner
Marmol Radziner's Case Study 2.0 home concept, a comforting familiar concept of what home looks like
In post-wildfire LA, Marmol Radziner’s designs for Case Study 2.0 show how architecture can meet the urgent need for reconstruction while also restoring livability and resilience...
Aug. 5, 2025
Anice Hoachlander
Tudor home exterior
This 7,313-square-foot Tudor home in Washington, D.C., was well-loved by its homeowners for its attention to detail, but its tight floor plan posed a difficult design challenge...
July 23, 2025

Business

Courtesy Frankel Design Build
Headshots Scott and Kevin Frankel, co presidents Frankel Design Build
Brothers Scott and Kevin Frankel lead Frankel Design Build, designing and constructing custom homes built to LEED standards across Houston and Texas ranch properties with a fully...
Aug. 19, 2025
John Cannon Homes
Pindari home rendering from John Cannon Homes
Through their unique collaboration, Florida-based John Cannon Homes and Michigan-based architecture firm Visbeen Architects are streamlining operations and cutting costs for both...
Aug. 13, 2025
DO Studio
Rendering of a custom estate planned at Kukuiula, a private residential community on the island of Kauaii in Hawaii
Luxury agents are steering clients toward land, builders, and custom projects, often shaping expectations well before construction begins.
July 30, 2025
Loudermilk Homes hero
Sherwin Loudermilk developed the do's and don'ts for his custom home business from a high-stakes career in tech sales.
July 29, 2025

Profiles

Judson Studios
The interior of Judson Studios stained-glass workshop
From centuries-old methods to innovative glass fusing, Judson Studios is redefining stained glass as a handcrafted, functional art form for today’s high-end projects.
July 16, 2025
Scandic Builders | Builder in 5 Questions interview with Custom Builder
BUILDER IN 5: The founder of Scandic Builders shares how a deep commitment to quality—and a few bold moves—have shaped his philosophy, from insulation insights to green design...
July 7, 2025
Escobedo Group
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Born from firsthand frustration, David Escobedo’s panelized steel system preserves design freedom, accelerates timelines, and raises the bar for quality in luxury homebuilding...
June 25, 2025
Headshot of Brandon from Element Construction in South Carolina for a Builder in 5 Q&A with Custom Builder magazine
BUILDER IN 5: Five questions with Brandon Edwards of Element Construction on navigating coastal challenges, building with integrity, and why bold ideas demand careful execution...
June 20, 2025

Data & Research

Knight Frank’s latest Wealth Report reveals rising real estate investment, with mobility, sustainability and younger generations shaping the next moves
June 18, 2025
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Custom home builders working together on a project
Despite weakened demand from homebuyers and increased building costs, custom-building starts were consistent quarter-over-quarter
May 21, 2025
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Home builder looks over plans at a jobsite as wage growth for residential professionals slows.
Although hourly wages for residential building workers remain high, their growth has slowed during the past year
May 6, 2025
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A closeup of a floor plan and tools used for a renovation at a time when home building pros feel cautious about the economy and their business.
With costs expected to rise and homeowners putting projects on the back burner, home building pros expect to see some tapering off of demand in the near future
April 16, 2025

Products

Frazier Springfield Photography
Impact Rolls Rubber flooring
In this inaugural installment of The Rundown, we spotlight key products that elevate luxury spaces, beginning with a spa-inspired wellness retreat
July 9, 2025
Courtesy: Infinity Drain representative
Infinit Drain's elongated Disco tile insert drain has rounded edges
From Brooklyn foundries to Oregon tile studios, these U.S.-based makers are blending craft and design with the practical upside of sourcing closer to home.
July 1, 2025
Headshot of Yifat Arbely, founder, Concretti Designs
More than seven years after her first online sale, Yifat Arbely has built a 50-person operation that's changing how builders and designers think about concrete—one perfectly imperfect...
June 9, 2025
Ortal
Ortal's Vent-Free Fireplace
From luxury fireplaces to doors that create a seamless indoor-outdoor feel, these products elevate any outdoor space.
June 4, 2025

Green & Sustainable

Photo: Jennifer Hughes
Exterior of home
This 8,500-square-foot house in Alexandria, Va. goes beyond sustainable—it's net-positive. Combining Passive House and Universal Design principles, the home was designed to be...
July 2, 2025
Jeff Totaro
Montem Villam exterior
This Pennsylvania home built by third-generation builder Louis Costanzo creates a custom family haven using passive house principles for comfort and quality materials for longevity...
March 12, 2025
Photo: Cris Nolasco Photos
ADU in Los Angeles
In addition to staying true to the Craftsman-style main house on the site, this all-electric ADU makes it's own style statement
Dec. 23, 2024
Photo: Tom Bassett-Dilley Architects
Farmhouse custom home exterior with board-and-batten siding
Farmhouse style is more than just an aesthetic choice for this net zero, Passive House-certified Wisconsin custom home on a rural cattle farm
Dec. 4, 2024

Construction

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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
Casey Dunn
exterior of home
The architect and builder of this subtly complex home share how they created a functional floor plan while embracing city views and adding pockets of surprise
Nov. 20, 2024
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Modern outdoor patio with propane heater and firepit
The Propane Education & Research Council’s residential development lead takes on three propane myths—and backs it all up with data
Nov. 18, 2024