Best Practices
Best Practices
A Pittsburgh Rowhouse With a View
Working mostly within the city limits but in a variety of neighborhoods on different building types, architect Darren Lloyd says every project is instructive for projects that follow, regardless of type.
Case Studies
Tuning Into Infill in East Memphis
Memphis-based Archimania is intent on using good design to improve the city.
Project Management
Site-Specific Design: What It Means to Design for Place
Designing custom homes to preserve and enhance the natural qualities of a site
Construction
2022 Custom Timber Home Building Outlook
A few of top tips from Mid-Atlantic Timberframes for working with timber frame providers, as well as what we’re seeing on the custom timber home building horizon for 2022.
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Construction
A Case for Compact Duct Layouts
Energy and building codes now require a high level of insulation, high-performance glazing, and better air sealing—compact duct layouts may help
Design Details
Design Details: Above the Fray
In a densely populated Seattle neighborhood, two adjacent infill sites were developed: The Lookout and Shake Shacks
Backstory
Backstory: Logical Thinking
How a small architecture and construction firm in Maine became a leader in the prefab and passive House movements
Best Practices
Guest Columnist: Evaluating Risks and Cost Before Buying Land
Finding the right building site with no issues can be trick; that's where scrubbing the lot could help
Business
Selections Strategy
Collaboration holds the key to a smoother selections process that satisfies both client and builder
Best Practices
Light Touch
Understanding these basics will help you create better lighting transitions
Business
Time-Machine Lessons
We ask custom builders: If you could redo your first house or revisit the first years of running your business, what would you do differently?
Leadership
Devil in the Details
In the fall of 2018, I had the privilege of taking a day to tour two very special companies while I was visiting Copenhagen, and the level of craft…
Leadership
Guest Columnist: Boost the Efficiency of Your Building Process
Valuable insights Architect Robert Hidey gleaned over decades of residential design experience
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."