Modern and natural materials help update this adobe-look home and provide a better connection between interior and exterior. More
Locally sourced products help clients add a personal touch to their projects while helping to boost the local economy. More
A commercial project in Tucson achieves a simple, functional design that packs in plenty of sustainable features and modern panache. More
How widespread water shortages, driven by climate change and population growth, are shaping our future. More
An auto repair shop is transformed into an architect's office, complete with a surprise design element: a sculptural undulating wood slat ceiling. More
This Tucson, Ariz., kitchen design shows that paying attention to basic principles of green design -- reusing, recycling, and repurposing -- can have beautiful results. More
Our team of judges pored over 340 entries in the 2008 Remodeling Design awards to select 21 winners that represent the highest standards of design and excellence. More
In January 2006, the first wave of baby boomers turned 60. Over the next several years, some 75 million of that generation will reach or approach retirement age. For remodelers, this represents a huge market opportunity. Scott McCollum of McCollum Associates, in Dallas, and Bob Bell of Bell's Remodeling, in Duluth, Minn., are two remodelers who saw potential in the growing retiree and aging-in-place market. More
When Tucson-area Realtors have a client whose newly purchased home needs updating, they often think first of Dakota Builders. Some 86 times in the last few years, real estate agents have referred clients to the 20-year-old company. More