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Open layouts are still the prevailing preference for home design (Photo: Beck Building Company)

Rooms with a view

Designing and building a high-end custom home starts with a different mentality from other custom building, according to Forrest Watson,

What’s new in technology, mixed metals and storage (Photo: Alexander Kondriianenko, Dreamstime)

Deep Dive into the year’s most interesting kitchen design and remodeling trends

Global growth in the solar photovoltaic market is expected to reach 25% in 2019, according to IHS Markit, with the

For many homeowners, the most important criteria in a green home is that it helps keep them healthy.

Exterior and Sliding Doors Solar Innovations Solar Innovations‘ pivot doors are oversized glass doors that are suitable for interior and

Homebuyers are drawn to modern, clean styles, study finds. (Photo: Architecture Viz, Dreamstime)

Homebuyers want relaxing, “spa-like” spaces for their bathrooms, a study found.

Bold colors are among the emerging trends in kitchen design. (Photo: ArchitectureVIZ, Dreamstime)

Homeowners’ unabated preference for open kitchens means storage options need to be integrated and invisible.

ENERGY STAR rated windows were among homeowners' top desired features in a new home. (Photo: Lmphot, Dreamstime)

Homebuyers who want energy-efficient features in their new home are most likely to be swayed by ENERGY STAR-rated windows, according

A program designed by MIT was designed to make lifecycle analysis easier and more efficient.

Homebuyers have their doubts about these features. (Photo: Georgerudy, Dreamstime)

A study by the National Association of Home Builders identified which features homeowners are happy to do without in a