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Floodproof on a Floodplain
An impressive addition to the IDEA Home series, the NEWLOOK Experience Home is a master class in engineering and creative design, with builder Michael Freiburger out-thinking an exceptionally tricky lot
Custom Builder
3 Questions Answered About Reliable Energy in Home Construction
Energy expert Bryan Cordill makes a case for why and how propane is an answer to growing concerns about reliability and resilience in home construction
Business
Custom Builder to Talk Color Design with Becki Owens at IBS
At this year's IBS, renowned designer Becki Owens will sit down with host James McClister, editor of Custom Builder, to discuss a variety of topics from basic color play in design to the Allura Spectrum palette, a collection of Sherwin-Williams colors curated for the benefit of pros
Business
PERC Highlights Sustainability and Efficiency at IBS with 'Clean Build Conversations'
Hear from industry standouts Matt Blashaw and Anthony Carrino at this hour-long Show Village event
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Great home plans: check out this 2,500-square-foot head turner
Today we have a ranch (or if you are on the East Coast, a rambler) to review. It is a Lean Design with a ton of amenities, and it is a beauty. I’m…
Design
Where do you find inspiration?
I subscribe to the print editions of several publications, including Architectural Digest. Go ahead and call me old school — I know I’m not the only…
Design
Don’t be afraid to ask
One of the world’s most influential architects, Barry Berkus, passed away at the end of November. While I didn’t know Barry well, I admired and…
Leadership
Two great things IBS can do to help your business in 2013
It is clear that a housing recovery ground swell is underway. In 2013 we will be looking past survival and finally able to focus on business growth.…
Best Practices
The design side - Kicking it up a notch
Come January 2013, we’re taking HousingZone’s already stellar coverage of residential design to a new level. Look for weekly blog posts from yours…
Leadership
Ideas for the upturn
Richard Dugas, the CEO of PulteGroup, did not want to throw cold water on the party, but he deserves credit for at least pointing out that housing…
Design
The Lean design builder profile is changing
For the last several years Scott Sedam and I have been spreading the word about Lean design. Lean design is based on creating home designs that…
Design
The British are coming! Why English exteriors are making a huge comeback
If you were ever fortunate enough to have had a pair of parachute pants, checkered Vans or a headband then you probably remember the super sweet 80’…
Design
The 3,700-sf 'fairy tale' house
“Obsessed by a fairy tale, we spend our lives searching for a magic door and a lost kingdom of peace.” - Eugene O'Neill Nothing brings up feelings of…
Design
2,000-sf workhorse plan continues to ring the bell
This little plan has really been a high producer. It is simple to build, lean, and has great curb appeal. As a result this plan has sold very well…