According to NewUrbanism.org, new urbanism ”promotes the creation and restoration of diverse, walkable, compact, vibrant, mixed-use communities composed of the same components as conventional development, but assembled in a more integrated fashion, in the form of complete communities.” Perhaps no one has championed the benefits of New Urbanist construction like architect Sarah Susanka, author of the best-selling [...]

Eager homeowners are nothing new when it comes to remodeling projects. However, Loudon County, Va., resident Peter Burnett took that typical enthusiasm to a new level when his home burned down in 2009. Amy Albert, senior editor at Builder Magazine, published a story on Tuesday about a homeowner who saw his misfortune as a great [...]

Today we have the pleasure of sharing with you a winning project from the myMarvin Architect’s Challenge – a beautiful home used Integrity products to enhance the beauty and function of the home’s design. Jesse Thompson of Kaplan Thompson Architects in Portland, Maine, designed a beautiful “Contemporary Outpost” in Sweden, Maine. On a quest to bring a little bit [...]

Pratt Homes was established in 1973 and has established itself as a leader in the Twin Cities building community. Its reputation is well deserved, as competitors will tell you, but Lowell Pratt doesn’t believe in resting on his laurels. Pratt Homes is dedicated to providing the best homes possible to clients, and diligently works to [...]

Some simple touches and and a unique approach went a long way toward making this kitchen remodel a modern masterpiece with Japanese-inspired flair. With Wood-Ultrex windows from Integrity Windows and Doors, this kitchen is a piece many homeowners would be happy to have. According to the write-up on TrendsIdeas.com: It doesn’t take much – a [...]

Delaware Technical & Community College is nearing completion of its Energy House Construction Project, a $1 million effort on the Jack F. Owens Campus created as a learning center for alternative and renewable technologies. The comprehensive residential syle design includes see-through walls intended to showcase materials and technologies used; multiple systems to create and track [...]

Replacement Housing Services specializes in full replacement and renovation of homes for move-up buyers who value urban living. Each project is supported by extensive research and analysis covering everything from the selection of the building site to the architectural fit within the neighborhood and community, as well as the current and future lifestyle needs of [...]

In 2004, Potomac Yard Development, LLC (PYD) collaborated with the City of Alexandria to execute a mixed used project, developing 167 acres on the edge of Alexandria, Virginia, into a walkable, urban community.  This now thriving neighborhood is enhanced by its unique town center, convenient office and retail space, affordable housing and 24 acres of [...]

Via Trends Ideas comes this case study of a master suite. One of the main goals of this project, according to the designer, was to make a green suite that doesn’t sacrifice style and comfort. Jack Poles of J Poles Interiors says, “I wanted to show that an eco-friendly design does not have to be [...]

Greenhaven. The name of this home is meant not only to evoke peaceful green glades but also reminds people of its green credentials. Greenhaven is located in Marietta, Ga., in the Chelsea Landing neighborhood. Chelsea Landing is the first green neighborhood in East Cob County. The design of Greenhaven homes was conceived by Pace Homebuilders. The “Green [...]