From the Judges | This is a big change that managed to stay within the original footprint of the house. It’s dramatic and very well done, and judges loved the use of contrasting colors with the burnished accents, as well as the use of color to define the different work zones. Photography by MG Photography Architect/Designer | KD Project Design LLC and JM Kitchen and BathBuilder | Malibu RemodelingInterior Designer and Merchandiser | Possibilities for Design A custom home built…

Of the roughly 1,005,000 single-family and 547,000 multifamily homes started in 2022, 59,000 (28,000 single-family and 31,000 multifamily) were built in age-restricted communities, according to NAHB tabulation of data from the Survey of Construction (SOC, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and partially funded by HUD).  A residential community can be legally age-restricted, provided it conforms the one of the… Read More ›

This modern farmhouse style home proves you can deliver a quality design, aesthetically and in plan that a home buyer will value and pay for while also managing the cost to build. This home offers a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom and two-car-garage plan in one story that is perfect for individuals of varying physical abilities with enough space for a young family. A dedicated, private flex space can serve as a home office, classroom, playroom or whatever else serves the owner’s lifestyle.…

The total market share of non-site built single-family homes (modular and panelized) was just 2% of single-family homes in 2022, according to completion data from the Census Bureau Survey of Construction data and NAHB analysis. This share has been steadily declining since the early-2000s despite the high-level of interest for non-site built construction. This low market share in fact runs… Read More ›

Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 33 states and the District of Columbia in August compared to the previous month, while 17 states lost jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 187,000 in August, following a gain of 157,000 jobs in July. On a month-over-month basis, employment data was strong in California, which… Read More ›

Judges found a beautiful marriage between the outside and the inside materials. By using the weathered timbers, adobe, stone, and Mexican tile, builder Shiloh Custom Homes took the color and the materials from the landscape and brought them inside. This house reflects the trend of informality in America. Level changes and ceiling heights were executed cleanly in this house. The rooms are of the proper proportions to feel warm and cozy, night or day. The floor plan, interior architecture, and…

Existing home sales in August remained at the lowest level since January as limited inventory and higher mortgage rates continued to weigh on homebuyers, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Low resale inventory and strong demand continued to drive up existing home prices, marking the third consecutive month where the median sales prices exceeded $400,000. A resurgence of… Read More ›

The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee held the federal funds rate at a top target rate of 5.5% at the conclusion of its September meeting. The Fed will also continue to reduce its balance sheet holdings of Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities as part of quantitative tightening. These actions are intended to slow the economy and bring inflation back to 2%…. Read More ›

To revitalize Salt Lake City’s downtown core, the vision for this development establishes a contemporary mixed-use, transit-oriented enclave. It provides high-density residential to a vastly commercial downtown by replacing three under-used retail and commercial buildings with two buildings—nine stories of mixed-use residential and retail designed and executed by the submitting firm and five stories of residential and co-working spaces designed and executed by other architects. Both buildings were intentionally oriented with the ground-floor retail engaging the street, inviting pedestrians to…

Every year, the BALA judges reflect on the applications and designs that they have poured over in selecting the winners and identify the themes that emerge. In 2007, the following observations were made: The evolution of outdoor living spaces continues. Boldness of color and form stands out in both interiors and exteriors. Houses convey a more human scale. Wood is ascendant in interior trim and details. The streetscape has evolved into a form of art. Designers are reinterpreting what contemporary…