Design

Ekobuilt passive house

High Performance

What 20 Years of Building Net-Zero Passive Houses Taught Us About Delivering Custom Homes

Ottawa-based EkoBuilt founder Paul Kealey explains why Passive House performance depends on integrated design and on one party owning the outcome

Oct. 7, 2026

Bathroom by Signature Designs Custom Kitchens & Baths

Industry Insights

Clients Reach for Bigger, More Expensive Bathroom Upgrades, Houzz Finds

Oct. 7, 2026

Neighborhood Rebuilding in Pacific Palisades, Calif

Industry Insights

Rebuilding the Palisades: Why Some Families Are Choosing Custom Over Speed

Oct. 5, 2026

Behr's selection for Color of the Year is an olive green with brown undertones.

2027 Colors of the Year From Paint and Building Product Makers

Sept. 23, 2026

Side view of patio and home

Design Detail: Cantilevered Overhang Shapes a Desert Pool

Sept. 21, 2026

A custom shelving unit in the middle of this ADU optimizes both storage and privacy in a small space.

Design Detail: Shelving Creates Privacy in an Open-Concept ADU

Sept. 16, 2026

Kitchen with sliding marble backsplash open

Design Detail: A Sliding Marble Backsplash To Hide Spice Shelving

Sept. 9, 2026

Daniel Shurinov

California Architect on Designing for Wildfire Resilience

Sept. 2, 2026

This U-shaped home in St. Augustine, Fla., is designed to prioritize views at every angle.

A High-Performance Florida Home Shaped Around the Views

Aug. 26, 2026

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