The technological revolution that was once contained only in the office is now a fact of life in the modern home as well.

The garage - once a humble, inconspicuous space - has become the latest industry battleground for builders and architects alike.

When designing a house, a lot of attention is paid to the interior space.

The most innovative and successful projects in Northern California will be showcased in the Bay Area Housing Tour at the Pacific Coast Builder’s Conference (PCBC) on June 27.

New York-based Interior Design magazine recently cited Marc-Michaels as the country’s top residential interior design firm, on the basis of 1999 design fees billed: $7,924,000.

Perhaps one of the sneakiest side effects of the ceaseless buying spree in America is that, as a group, we have become incredibly sophisticated shoppers.

Builders are often thought to be resistant to new methods and slow to change. This is both true and unfortunate, because the legitimate reasons for their attitude are often ignored.

For homes under 2000 feet, it’s all about optimizing the appearance of space to create the illusion of a larger living area.

With the calendar recently turning to 2000, the entire country has long been experiencing a severe case of crystal ball fever, and it is yet to break.