ARCHITECTS

Connecting with Nature and That Special Sense of Place

Architects and designers are blurring the lines between indoors and out like never before. Here are insights from four top firms.

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ARCHITECTS

Tried and Still True: Black Doors Inside and Out

2024 color trends continue to show black at the top. Here’s why you should consider it for your exterior and interior doors.

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BUILDERS

Opening the Door to Sustainability

Architects and interior designers share how projects can reflect environmental sensitivity without compromising style.

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Windows

Historical Renovations: Why AuraLast® Pine Has You Covered

Choose windows made with real wood engineered to resist rot, water saturation, and termites.

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BUILDERS

9 Tips for More Sustainable Windows and Doors

The newest group of homeowners are on the rise, and they’re the most environmentally focused group of buyers yet.

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Blend the beauty of real wood with a reliable defense against rot and termites. JELD-WEN R&D knew it wanted to take a different approach to sustainability. The patented AuraLast® pine product came out of that focus, delivering a new wood-fortifying process. AuraLast pine products are 100% real wood, not a composite, and do not rely on a chemical dip for their comprehensive Surface to Core™ protection. Whether it’s a new build or a remodel, you want to be sure that the materials you’re using for the project are tough enough to meet the demands of the environment. Your customer’s satisfaction and ultimately your reputation depend on it. The market is full of wood options that claim to be up to the challenge. But are they? If you’re building up north, your customers are fighting cold and wet climates. If you’re in the south, maybe it’s humidity and invasive bugs. And…

The traditional new home construction process has given general contractors (GCs) a bad rap. Typically, clients would work with an architect to design their dream home, only to be stunned when construction bids from GCs come in way over budget and timelines stretch. Patterson Custom Homes aims to restore faith in GCs by beginning its relationship with clients as early as possible in the process.

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Contemporary design is perennially popular, in part because it can evolve and change with the times. But at its foundation resides a love of straight lines, natural elements, and a strikingly sleek aesthetic that draws you in. Done right, a contemporary look can transform a home into something truly special. Here are six things to think about when embarking on your contemporary journey.

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