New-Construction Projects Integrating Old and New Memphis planners permit code revisions to create a traditional neighborhood around an old farming village but backtrack a bit as market issues arise.
New-Construction Projects Rewriting the Rules of Suburbia Land-use, zoning and subdivision guidelines that alter the pattern of home building as we know it.
New-Construction Projects City Moves UGB to Allow New Development Planning officials in Issaquah, Wash., changed the rules so that a neotraditional community could be included within its growth boundary.
features A Concrete Idea Tierra Concrete Homes has won numerous awards and a U.S. patent with its precast concrete project, Build a Zero Energy House, in Pueblo, Colo.
New-Construction Projects Three Years, 200 Open Meetings, One Vision Developers listen and learn, and so does Douglas County. The result: a master plan with open space, clusters and a wide diversity of lot sizes.
features Energy Lessons The sorry state of U.S. energy supplies means more for builders than you might think.
Management Spending Money to Save Money Be well-informed and develop a clear strategy before you eneter the world of technological innovation.
features Home Building's To Do List Any unnecessary regulation imposed on new home construction cuts into the heart of housing affordability.
Business Management Strange Bedfellows: Uncertain Economy + Business Plan? Yes Even during days of economic uncertainty, try to stick to your company plan
