Case Studies
Case Studies
Various case studies on Residential Projects, and Products in the Residential Remodeling and Building industry.
A Smart Home Built Smart
Custom builder August Homes blends efficient, hi-tech home automation systems with high-performance, sustainable building strategies.
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New Pandemic Task Force to Enhance Building Safety
A soon-to-be-appointed Pandemic Task Force seeks to strengthen the built environment in the face of disease-related threats
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
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
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Custom Remodel: A Childhood Log Cabin Grows Up
Renovating an entire house isn’t always the most economical option, but it offers a host of other benefits
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Rural Retreat: A Minimalist Getaway in Nova Scotia Relies On the Strength and Beauty of Wood
Wood is always the standard for residential construction in the Maritimes
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Urban Jungle: Infill in San Francisco
Fitting a new construction into a 25-foot wide lot
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Urban Jungle: Infill in Chicago
Executing a successful custom home on an infill lot requires that you build good relationship and a thoughtful structure
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Dark Materials Tell the Story of This Home's Past
This house memorializes the owners’ previous abode, which had been destroyed by an electrical fire
Backstory
Backstory: Good Chemistry
A scientist and an accountant combine their varied skills in a sustainable building company
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Energy Efficiency: Getting to Net Zero
Homes that meet Passive House standards require less investment in solar to achieve net zero
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Urban Homes: A Place in the City
Despite design challenges, permit hurdles, and pressure from the neighbors, two urban homes offer inspired solutions
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Vacation Homes: Change of Climate
Two dramatic getaways make the most of their environments