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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




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CB November 2011

6 Trends in Luxury Bathrooms | Mark Richardson: The importance of transition | Kitchen Countertops

Construction

Linear shower drains from Quartz by ACO

Linear shower drains from Quartz by ACO are available in six grate designs and six standard sizes.

Design

6 trends in luxury bathrooms

They may be scaling down in other areas, but custom-home clients aren’t skimping on bathroom amenities. Many master baths resemble sumptuous, spa-like retreats. Here are six trends in bathroom design.

Design

Arthur Rutenberg moves into N.C., develops new design collection

Arthur Rutenberg Homes has confirmed its move into North Carolina and introduces the Southern Design Collection. 

Technology

NAHB updates its home value estimator

Economist Paul Emrath of National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has updated a model he developed that estimates the value various features add to a home.

Construction

TOTO Vivian Collection

TOTO's Vivian high-efficiency faucets offer a timeless, elegant design, with a curved spout and cross handles and polished-chrome finish.

Construction

California Marine base to become a residential development

Irvine, Calif., officials last week granted final approval for the development of up to 5,000 homes on the old El Toro Marine Corps base. The development has a 10-year timeline and includes more than 500 affordable-housing units.

 

Construction

Diamond Spas’ Sozo Bath

The Sozo Bath is Diamond Spas’ answer to water conservation, without sacrificing luxury. The stainless-steel bathing vessel is designed with tapered inside walls to minimize the amount of water used.

Economics

Census report: More 'doubled-up' households impacting economy

More people are living with family members amid high unemployment rates and a slow economy, but while the phenomenon is keeping the poverty rate lower, it has wider negative economic consequences.

Data & Research

Ashton Woods to complete Orlando townhomes

Ashton Woods Homes wants to finish the partially completed ­Copley Square townhome development south of downtown Orlando that has lain dormant for the last three years.

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