Design
Design
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
Custom Builder
3 Questions Answered About Reliable Energy in Home Construction
Energy expert Bryan Cordill makes a case for why and how propane is an answer to growing concerns about reliability and resilience in home construction
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Custom Builder to Talk Color Design with Becki Owens at IBS
At this year's IBS, renowned designer Becki Owens will sit down with host James McClister, editor of Custom Builder, to discuss a variety of topics from basic color play in design to the Allura Spectrum palette, a collection of Sherwin-Williams colors curated for the benefit of pros
Business
PERC Highlights Sustainability and Efficiency at IBS with 'Clean Build Conversations'
Hear from industry standouts Matt Blashaw and Anthony Carrino at this hour-long Show Village event
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Architecture
Q&A: Embracing the Creativity and Authenticity of Classic Architecture
Architect Andrew B. Cogar on tradition, teamwork, and sustainability in classical/historical architecture.
Projects
Traditional Architecture With A Twist
Historic house shapes merged with modern features satisfy a variety of client wish lists while making neighbors happy
Design Spotlight
Design Spotlight: Home Offices by Rob Turner
A key element is capturing what is important to the homeowners and then creating a backdrop that expresses who they are while still making the room reflect the architectural detailing of the house.
Design Spotlight
Design Spotlight: Home Offices by K. Tyler
A home office for her, a home office for him, and then there's the historical renovation with lacquered walls
Design
Design Details: Wine Room That Looks Like a Wine Basket
Building a wine room out of Napa vineyard oak barrels. Now why didn't someone else think of that?
Case Studies
Urban Jungle: Infill in San Francisco
Fitting a new construction into a 25-foot wide lot
Case Studies
Urban Jungle: Infill in Chicago
Executing a successful custom home on an infill lot requires that you build good relationship and a thoughtful structure
Case Studies
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
Business
Selections Strategy
Collaboration holds the key to a smoother selections process that satisfies both client and builder