Case Studies | Custom Builder Online

Case Studies

exterior of an Alexandria, Va., home

A "Quiet Modern" Alexandria Home Fits a Traditional Street

This 4,500-square-foot custom home in Alexandria, Va., maintains a modern aesthetic while blending in with surrounding neo-colonial properties

April 17, 2026

Alexandria row home dining room

Historic Row Home in Alexandria Receives Addition on a Tight Lot

March 2, 2026

A low hill stands between the road and front door in this Stillwater, Mn. home.

Elysian Fields: A Modern Tudor on a Restored Minnesota Prairie

Feb. 26, 2026

Situated on an infill lot in Austin, Texas, this home spans just 1,300 square feet, but its clever design makes it appear much larger. Keep scrolling for more on this project, among others, below.

Roundup: ADUs and Small Custom Homes That Pack a Punch

Feb. 16, 2026

Seattle floating home

Northwest Originals: Five Seattle Case Studies Worth Revisiting

Feb. 11, 2026

Exterior of Rad Trad home

Reimagining Traditional Design in a Small Seattle Space

Feb. 10, 2026

Exterior of Treetops home

A Pennsylvania Home Hidden Among the Trees

Dec. 19, 2025

Custom home by Mark Odom Studio in Austin

Countdown: Our 10 Most-Viewed Case Studies of 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

Front elevation of Chez Shay

Custom Home in Seattle Embraces Its Quirks

Dec. 10, 2025

Looking for Something?