Design

Buying a home is often one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. The preparation and research that goes into the purchase of a new or existing home can take months, if not years. Ultimately, the long-term impact of owning a home is substantial when you consider the full cost of ownership.   So, how much does it really cost to own a home? And what influence does a builder or designer have on the full cost of ownership?   We often view the builder or designer's r

Homes are filled with features that occupants often take for granted. Even small details like window size, door width, stair tread depth, and light fixture placement often go unnoticed by residents but are critical elements that ensure occupant safety. Builders and contractors are intimately familiar with these details as they are core code requirements. The challenge, though, is that the terminology we use to describe some of these features is frequently  misused.  Let’s foc

All homes, including apartments, townhomes, and single-family residences, are complex structures. Modern homes, built to current codes...