RD Bi-Weekly NL | | | Pro-File Design: Studio DwellWhen Mark Peters, AIA, of Chicago-based Studio Dwell gets a new client, he sends them a five-page questionnaire. The questions go in-depth about the spaces the client would like to have (“Should the primary suite include a separate dressing room? An exterior terrace?”), but also ask about lifestyle (“Do you read for pleasure? Are you handy at doing repairs or projects around the house?”)... |
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| | | Case Study: Atrium Apartment by Colleen Healey ArchitectureOf the 162 buildings featured in the 2003 book “Best Addresses: A Century of Washington’s Distinguished Apartment Houses,” one in particular caught the eye of a real estate professional, a past client of Colleen Healey, AIA. He knew he would soon want the amenities, reduced maintenance, and single-story floor plan of apartment... |
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| | | Elegance made simpleDiscover the seamless ease of AVENTOS top and MERIVOBOX. AVENTOS top lift systems now feature improved motion and functionality, fewer components and simplified installation. MERIVOBOX’s streamlined manufacturing reduces complexity, allowing for quick production of drawer boxes. Less complexity, more possibilities.
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| | | March Private Residential Construction Spending DipsPrivate residential construction spending declined by 0.4% in March, largely driven by a decrease in home improvement spending. This decline followed five consecutive months of growth. Despite the monthly drop, spending remained 2.8% higher than a year ago, showing the resilience of the housing market. |
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| | | Build Anywhere With Propane Propane simplifies utility access in remote areas, powering everything from gas lanterns and kitchen ranges to fireplaces and backup generators. This allows builder to construct homes wherever they want, and homeowner to live wherever they want, without sacrificing comfort or amenities.
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| | | Faucet and hand-hammered handle pairingsA collaboration of contemporary and legendary, Kallista now offers pairings of its ONE faucet collection and hand-hammered handles by the country’s oldest decorative hardware company, P.E. Guerin. Available in a variety of finishes. |
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| | | Silica-free surfacing productNeolith’s first completely silica-free surfacing product has arrived. Initial models include Abu Dhabi White and Arctic White, augmenting the company’s low-silica, carbon-neutral, resin-free, and plastics-free collections. |
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| | | Case Study: Courtyard House by Shipley ArchitectsThere’s an eclectic quality to the home that Dan Shipley, FAIA, designed for empty nesters in a Dallas neighborhood. Its industrial overtones and simple parti are brought to life through intensive details, moody materials, and exuberant tile patterns. While these choices place it outside the Modernist less-is-more philosophy, in Dan’s hands the result… |
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| | | Architecture Billings' Downward Trajectory ContinuesMarch brought continued challenges for architecture firms, as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded a score of 44.1, indicating that many firms are still experiencing declining billings. |
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| | | Despite Exemptions and Delays, Tariffs are Already Affecting BuildersHome builders have already started to feel the effects of U.S. tariff policy, according to recent NAHB member surveys. This is true even though the Administration did not announce its list of reciprocal tariffs until April 2nd, lumber along with... |
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| | | AIA’s Home Design Trends Survey Focusing on Kitchen and Bathrooms Now AvailableThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released findings from its Q1 2025 Home Design Trends Survey, which focuses on kitchens and bathrooms. The data reveals a notable uptick in demand for upscale, innovative home... |
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| | | Builder Confidence Levels Indicate Slow Start for Spring Housing SeasonGrowing economic uncertainty stemming from tariff concerns and elevated building material costs kept builder sentiment in negative territory in April, despite a modest bump in confidence likely due to a slight retreat in mortgage interest... |
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