Case Studies
Case Studies
Various case studies on Residential Projects, and Products in the Residential Remodeling and Building industry.
Custom Open Kitchen Blends Organic Design With Functional Family Living
When designing this custom-built home in Huntsville, Ala., Wilhouse Designs prioritized both style and practical storage solutions to bring their clients’ vision to life
Case Studies
A Seaworthy Modern Family Home Built to Withstand the Elements
This contemporary custom house for a young family of five is built to withstand the salty sea air, coastal storms, and generations of use—guaranteed
Advertisement
New Home
Hosting Multiple Generations for Generations to Come
Despite juggling numerous program and site considerations, architect Joel Wenzel designed a long-lasting, multi-generational retreat that nestles seamlessly into its bucolic surroundings
Case Studies
A Minnesota Wetland Property Offers Views, Light, and Expression
This home, now known as Orchard Creek Overlook, was the second of five approved and built on the 39.5-acre parcel in Orono, Minnesota. John Quinlivan…
Custom Builder
Trading in the Man Cave for a Music Room in The House That Blues Built
Fourth-generation custom builder Albert Cummings splits his time between the world of residential construction and the music industry, so it only makes sense that his personal home includes a customized music room
Custom Builder
Merging Ancient Construction With Modern Living
This vacation home pushes the boundaries of traditional log construction techniques and incorporates elegant details elevating this typically rustic building method
Custom Builder
Making a Custom Home Among the Redwoods
Designing a not-cramped-feeling, three-bedroom home on a tight lot surrounded by protected redwoods was no easy task. But through high ceilings, abundant glazing, and thoughtful spatial detailing, architect Heidi Richardson achieved the improbable.
Case Studies
An Integrated WRB System That’s Integral: A Stunning Lakefront Property
Constructing a Gorgeous Getaway Home on the Lake What makes a perfect lakeside retreat? For some, it’s the soothing sound of water lapping at the…
Case Studies
Blending an Outdoor Kitchen Addition with an Existing Home
For the past decade or more, custom home builders have taken on new types of projects that are becoming more and more commonplace. Even predating…
Case Studies
Creating an Outdoor Kitchen in a Multi-Million-Dollar Estate
Living spaces outside the home are nothing new, especially in areas like South Florida where many homes have a lanai or patio. But for many years,…
Custom Builder
A Historical Fix on a Modern Foursquare
The Foursquare is an American architectural staple, but modern building has removed some of its historic details. Restoration expert Brent Hull uses a hypothetical redesign to illustrate the point
Case Studies
A Light-Filled Renovation in Minnesota Draws Its Inspiration from an Unlikely Source
Set on a 6-acre wooded, lakeshore site in eastern Minnesota, “Cloud Forest House” draws its name from the homeowners’ travels to the cloud forests of…