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| | | A steep bluff overlooking the bay forced Paul Masi, AIA, to site the house against the undeveloped lot's back edge in close proximity to a road and, more irksome, a diesel railway that spirits passengers throughout the Hamptons. Sound attenuation would become a design… |
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| | | Camp Meeker is quickly recognizable as an aesthetic triumph. "It's an elevated cabin—a beautiful home with beautiful interiors," the jury commented. "You can imagine entering along the sloped roof wall and feeling the compression, then opening into the main space." But more… |
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| | | A twist on traditional shingle-style homes that populate the Hamptons, this project employs three sculptural volumes that contain a central living space, a primary suite, and kids' bedrooms. Situated on a waterfront bluff, the pavilions are linked by glass passageways and… |
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| | | Our judges deemed the El Aleph Guesthouse "an exciting response to this crazy landscape," and indeed, the promontory is "the scariest site on the coast I've ever seen," says Brian MacKay-Lyons. "When there's a storm on, you think you're going to die." His team responded… |
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| | | Persistently high mortgage rates, elevated costs for builders, and ongoing supply-side constraints continued to weigh on single-family construction in 2025. According to the NAHB analysis of the 2025 Survey of Construction (SOC), a total of 939,182 new single-family units… |
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| | | Builders Workshop, a luxury residential contractor with decades of experience in Los Angeles, has launched RESET, a comprehensive rebuilding program for Pacific Palisades residents affected by the wildfires. Four leading architecture firms—EYRC, Montalba Architects, RIOS,… |
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| | | Over half of new single-family homes built in 2025 were two or more stories, according to the recent release of the Census Bureau's Survey of Construction (SOC). After increasing in 2024, the share of homes started with two or more stories fell in 2025. However, the gap… |
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| | | Discover the seamless ease of MERIVOBOX. The streamlined manufacturing reduces complexity, allowing for quick production of drawer boxes. Less complexity, more possibilities. From the kitchen to the bathroom, MERIVOBOX looks good in every area of the home. Be inspired!
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| | | Clopay's Click-to-Conceal garage door panels change from clear to opaque using a wireless remote. It's a handy solution for homeowners using their garage as flexible living space or a workshop, offering daylight and outdoor views when desired, and privacy and security when needed. |
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| | | True Caliber has introduced walnut hardware across all full-size and undercounter refrigeration units. The cylindrical walnut handles feature brass caps and standoffs. Shown above is a central wine column joined with a refrigerator column and a freezer column. |
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| | | Energy resilience is a necessity in home construction. The grid is increasingly unreliable. 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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| | | The chance to design the home of an arts residency program doesn't come by that often, and the firm GO'C made the most of it. Captivated by this live-work solution on Washington state's Orcas Island, the jury noted, "It's very strong on all levels: program, architecture, materials… |
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| | | Atop the rolling hills of western Austin, Alterstudio had to site a modern residence perfectly to capture the welcomed breezes and both city and rural views. Because surveys don't reveal the skew of tree trunks or the outstretch of branches, the architects used a drone to nestle the U-shaped house… |
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| | | "This is a strong design. It hits on everything we look for in a project," said the jury of this urban infill project in Vancouver. They loved how it was "tidy and spatially efficient" and was able to incorporate outdoor space. "It's a magic trick to get a courtyard on such a tight site," they marveled. Sean Pearson, MRAIC, was... |
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| | | Business conditions at architecture firms weakened further in May. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) declined to its lowest level since January, with a score of 44.5. While growth appeared to be approaching earlier this… |
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| | | Private residential construction spending rose modestly in May 2026, marking the third consecutive month of gains, albeit at a slower pace. According to the latest construction spending data from the U.S. Census Bureau, private… |
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