Our home designs are inefficient, but they don't have to be. BSB Design’s Dan Swift applies ergonomics to residential interiors, and lists five spaces that designers should focus on to increase efficiency for homeowners.

Natural elements, guest-friendly kitchens, and right-sized dining spaces are among the key design elements of a home made for the holidays.

National design firm Mary Cook Associates published its third white paper in a series on the fundamentals of interior design. Here’s how the increase in working from home and other lifestyle changes have affected the multifamily and single-family development process, and what designers can do to adapt.

The most effective value engineering involves carefully combining both premium and economical windows and doors, all in one home.

An architecture student imagines an innovative neighborhood center for Houston.

The aesthetics and performance attributes of siding materials can often serve a purpose for inside the home.

Buyers in all markets are looking for the type of outdoor experiences at home that used to be reserved for warm-weather states only.

Builders and remodelers can elevate outdoor spaces in numerous ways, and they don’t have to break the bank.

All-electric heating and cooling proves ideal for prefabricated home builder Plant Prefab.

A survey of 1,140 homeowners by the New Home Trends Institute reveals the most in-demand kitchen design features of 2021.

Multifamily developer MultiGreen aims to fill the nation’s housing gap by using digital tools.

Housing market experts from the New Home Trends Institute share their top 21 home design trends for 2021.

Streetscapes feeling a bit ho-hum? Here are some ideas to mix things up without breaking the bank.

The "Lived-in Luxury" design approach enables builders, remodelers, and other professionals to redefine the very concept of luxury with tailored solutions that feel both “cozy” and “couture” at the same time.

A panel of builders, an architect, and market expert share what’s trending in housing this year.

Here are three fundamental strategies to keep in mind when planning to incorporate elements of biophilic design into upcoming projects.

The pandemic’s continued influence is having an impact on the functionality and appearance of the exterior space, as well as how the industry views color palettes.

If you’re looking for design ideas and inspiration for your 2021 plans, here are video tours of four different contemporary farmhouse examples, each with their own interpretation of this classic. 

A variety of factors will go into—and onto—the houses of tomorrow. Here are five recent home design trends.

The exterior of your home or building is just as important as its foundation or its interiors. That’s why so many people put such emphasis on finding just the right house siding.

In compact duct designs, heat pump duct runs are shorter and more centralized, providing less opportunity for energy loss.