November 2018

Building Materials

Perception is reality, as most builders feel that recent tax cuts gave their markets a boost

Mixed-Use Development

Mixed-Use Development Finds a Better Blend

Four mixed-use infill projects meet specific community and development needs, offering the right combination of amenities for their particular locations

Gunbarrel Center mixed-use development in Colorado

Design

Gearing Up for Generation Z

It's time to start planning for the post-Millennials who will start buying homes en masse within the next 10 years

Student housing at Middlebury College, Vt., responds to the needs of Generation Z

House Review

Contemporary Home Designs

Defining contemporary design can be tricky. These projects showcase its timeless appeal

Live/Work contemporary design by architect Kevin Crook

Modular Homes

Surprising Rate of Mobile Home Appreciation

New analysis shows manufactured homes appreciating similarly to site-built homes

Lighting

Lighting | Skram Furniture

Two additions to Skram Furniture’s Arak lighting line are the result of collaboration between Skram lead designer Jacob Marks and porcelain...

Brick / Masonry / Concrete

Masonry | Pine Hall Brick

Old Brick House, a new collection of facebrick from Pine Hall Brick, combines the looks of the manufacturer’s existing Augustine and...

Market Data + Trends

Tracking Buyer Preference Trends

A new NAHB study looks at the results of five homebuyer preference surveys

Brick / Masonry / Concrete

Masonry | The Tile Doctor

Versalite Stone from The Tile Doctor is a lightweight natural stone veneer designed for ease of installation when adding natural sandstone,...

Home Technology

Signature Homes Collaborates on Smart Neighborhood

Dwight Sandlin on Signature Homes’ Smart Neighborhood learning curve

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features