Design A Family Kitchen A view to the family room, an enclosed pantry large enough for big-box items, and breakfast bar seating for five help make this kitchen more family friendly.
Business Management Busting Through Barriers to Business Growth Flawed organizational structures and leadership chokepoints can lead to self-imposed glass ceilings that restrict company growth
House Review Unique Townhomes Professional Builder’s House Review design team presents five concepts for attached single-family living.
Codes + Standards Wind uplift tests help assess home hurricane resilience Two types of tests can help determine a roof's endurance
Codes + Standards California water efficiency regulations may discourage home improvements Four-year-old Senate bill requires water-efficient fixtures for additions and remodels
Codes + Standards First quarter 2014 LEED rating system addenda now available Seventy-one total new LEED interpretations now offered by USGBC
Codes + Standards Innovative materials could transform the future of sustainable building Bacteria-infused concrete, hybrid bricks among results of product design challenge
Codes + Standards Several myths hinder installation of green roofs on residential properties Fear of leaks is among the most prevalent misconceptions
Codes + Standards The incandescent light bulb is not dead More efficient incadescents are hitting the market as an alternative to more expensive compact fluorescents or LEDs
Codes + Standards Architect sentenced to a year in jail for firefighter's death Outdoor fireplaces hidden inside the house violated local building codes.
