Branded residences have taught wealthy buyers to expect a home someone else maintains. To win those clients, builders have to ...

Tech-industry clients in Silicon Valley are highly engaged, often requesting extensive documents and detailed project questions. Younger, wealthier clients prefer homes that are simple to live in, ...

The home features a central courtyard that enhances natural light and outdoor space, while preserving a mature redwood tree. A unique butterfly roofline was designed to meet zoning restrictions, ...

This above-garage ADU features a series of designer products to bring the homeonwers' vision of a fun and functional guest retreat to life. The owners of a home in Seattle’s Seward Park neighborhood ...

Designers recommend early and ongoing communication to identify client hesitations and tailor decision-making processes accordingly. Structured timelines and detailed project syllabi help clients ...

The design reorients the house to maximize sunlight and yard space, with a fan-shaped great room connecting the garage and bedroom wings. Natural cedar ceilings, custom walnut cabinetry, and a ...

Energy modeling works best as part of an integrated design process, where it gives the team clear information on performance and cost while the design evolves. Proven construction details and ...

The median bathroom project cost $15,000, with major remodels reaching $25,000+ Features like larger showers, better lighting, and increased storage are top priorities for relaxation and convenience.

Paul Kealey is the founder and president of EkoBuilt and a Certified Passive House Consultant with nearly two decades of experience designing and building high-performance homes and multi-unit ...