RD Bi-Weekly NL | | | Case Study: Big Sur by Field ArchitectureWhen the owners of this Big Sur property called Field Architecture to commission a house, Jess Field, AIA, was already well-acquainted with the rugged California coastline. He and his father, architect Stan Field, had spent many years surfing together in Northern California and marveling at the... |
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| | | Pro-File Design: Desai Chia ArchitectureNew York City–based architects Katherine Chia and Arjun Desai draw inspiration from many artists. For instance, they are longtime fans of Louise Nevelson, known for her monumental assemblages of wood, painted a monochromatic black or white. “She sculpts with light and... |
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| | | Call for Entries: The 2026 RDAA Is Now Open for SubmissionsResidential Design invites you to enter your best residential work in the seventh annual RD Architecture Awards competition. The RDAA recognize excellence in custom residential architectural design. |
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| | | Slender steel window systemThe Janisol Arte 2.0 window system offers profiles made from steel, stainless steel and Corten Steel as well as a wide range of opening options. The integrated weatherstrip groove simplifies and speeds up fabrication. A large selection of glazing beads is also available in a variety of different materials.
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| | | Renowned Architect Robert A.M. Stern Dies at 86Robert A.M. Stern, founding partner of Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA), has died at the age of 86. His impact as an architect, educator, and historian spanned seven decades of influence and accomplishment. Throughout his long and distinguished career, Stern shaped the built environment... |
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| | | AIA Chicago Announces 2025 Distinguished Service Award and Presidential Citation HonoreesAIA Chicago has announced the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Service and Presidential Citation Awards. The Distinguished Service Award has been bestowed upon two recipients: residential architect Julie Hacker, FAIA, and the... |
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| | | About 7% of New Homes Are TeardownsIn 2024, 6.9% of new single-family detached homes were teardowns (structures torn down and rebuilt in older neighborhoods), and another 20.1% were built on infill lots in older neighborhoods, according to the latest Builder Practices Survey (BPS) conducted by Home Innovation... |
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| | | Build for resiliency with propaneEnergy resilience is not a luxury — it’s now a necessity in home construction. A new Department of Energy report warns blackouts could increase 100x by 2030. That’s why builders are turning to propane — an affordable, reliable, on-site energy source that delivers when the grid can’t.
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| | | RDAA 2025 | Courtyard House | Shipley ArchitectsDan Shipley’s design for this hidden courtyard uses pattern and color to make a joyful, inventive statement. Designed for a couple who host large fundraising events several times a year, the courtyard is entered through 12-foot-tall, pivoting... |
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| | | RDAA 2025 | Teton Residence | David Jameson ArchitectThis fanciful vacation house is based on a simple premise: the difficulty of building during Jackson Hole’s long, arduous winters. David Jameson, FAIA, teamed up with a modular custom prefab company to devise a superstructure made of... |
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| | | RDAA 2025 | Extended Family Home | Actual Architecture CompanyMultigenerational housing can help the burgeoning sandwich generation of middle-aged adults care for both their children and aging parents. The Extended Family Home, conceived for an Omaha by Design competition, reimagines the... |
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| | | Architecture Firm Billings See Continued Decline | AIA/Deltek ABIBusiness conditions at architecture firms remained soft as the fourth quarter of 2025 began, according to the latest data from the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI). |
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| | | What Home Features Add the Most Value?The value of a single-family home is shaped by many factors, but its physical features remain among one of the most influential. Using the latest 2023 American Housing Survey (AHS), this study focuses on which home features... |
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| | | August Private Residential Construction Spend Edges HigherPrivate residential construction spending inched up 0.8% in August, continuing steady growth since June 2025. This modest increase was primarily driven by more spending on multifamily construction and home improvements. However... |
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| | | NanaWall Announces Winners of the 2025 NANAAWARDS CompetitionNanaWall, manufacturer of opening glass wall systems, has announced the 2025 winners of the NanaAwards Project and Design Competition. The annual competition celebrates the outstanding achievements of architects, designers, and... |
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