RD Bi-Weekly NL | | | Case Study: Cove House by Marcus Gleysteen ArchitectsThe Lakes Region of New Hampshire has long drawn vacationers and even film studios, serving as the idyllic backdrop to motion pictures such as “On Golden Pond.” For one couple who has summered there with their family for more than two decades, the time had come to turn their lake house into their retirement home. |
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| | | XCEED Siding® by VERSATEXXCEED Siding® by VERSATEX combines durability and elegance to enhance any home or building's exterior. Available in ten contemporary colors with a unique wood-like appearance, it requires minimal maintenance. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, XCEED® ensures peace of mind and protection against environmental challenges. A perfect choice for lasting beauty.
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| | | Gains for Custom Home BuildingNAHB’s analysis of Census Data from the Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Designsurvey indicates gains for custom home builders after a period slight softening of market share. The custom building market is less sensitive to the interest rate cycle than other forms of home building. |
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| | | ABI January 2025: Architecture Firm Billings Remain Soft to Start the New YearBusiness conditions remained broadly soft at architecture firms in January. Billings were also soft at firms in all regions of the country in January. Firms located in the West saw very modest billings growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, but... |
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| | | 2024 Cost of Constructing a HomeConstruction costs account for 64.4% of the average price of a home, according to NAHB’s most recent Cost of Construction Survey. In 2022, the share was 3.6 points lower, at 60.8%. The latest finding marks a record high for construction costs since the inception of the series in 1998... |
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| | | Curved cabinetrySeizing on the growing design trend of softened edges and gentle curves, Siematic introduces its new SG6 line of cabinetry. The centerpiece is a kitchen island with beveled countertop and radiused corners. Options include integrated towel bars, shelves, and even a planter for herbs.
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| | | Gently angled handmade tubInspired by the curvaceous Fountainbleau Hotel in Miami by Morris Lapidus, the Lido tub from Hydro Systems is handmade and gently angled for ease of use. The tub comes in 15 colors and can be optioned with Cold Plunge, Hydro Indulge, and Thermal Air wellness functions. |
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| | | Case Study: Nauset Beach House by GOA ArchitectureFrom their office in New Haven, Connecticut, Lisa Gray, FAIA, and Alan Organschi have been designing buildings in New England for more than 20 years. Their portfolio—encompassing single-family homes, educational and cultural buildings, and elegant vehicular and foot bridges—has... |
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| | | AIA Announces 2025 Class of FellowsThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) has named the 2025 Class of Fellows. Elevating architects who exemplify architectural excellence, the College of Fellows is AIA’s highest membership honor. |
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| | | Private Residential Construction Spending Rises 1.5% in DecemberPrivate residential construction spending increased by 1.5% in December 2024, according to the latest U.S. Census Construction Spending data. It was the third consecutive monthly increase since September 2024. On a year-over... |
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| | | Frank Harmon Awarded Fay Jones School Legacy MedalThe University of Arkansas has awarded architect and author Frank Harmon, FAIA, the Fay Jones School Legacy Medal in Architecture. Harmon, founder and principal of Frank Harmon Architect in Raleigh, North Carolina, is the third recipient of... |
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| | | Builders’ Top Challenges for 2025The most significant challenge builders faced in 2024 was high interest rates, as reported by 91% of builders in the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index survey. A smaller, albeit still significant share of 78% expect interest rates to remain a problem in 2025. The next four most... |
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| | | Weaker Demand for Residential Mortgages PersistsLending standards for residential mortgages were essentially unchanged across most categories, while overall demand for most residential mortgages was weaker according to the Federal Reserve Board’s January 2025 Senior Loan Officer... |
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| | | 2025 Small Project Design Grant Now Open for SubmissionsThe Small Project Design advisory committee is pleased to announce the 2025 Small Project Design Knowledge Community Grant is now open for submissions. The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for nonprofit... |
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