Mixed-Use Development

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AIA: Top Trends in Community Development, Home Styles, and Home Exteriors

As focus shifts back to development of suburban and exurban areas, demand for... More

Charleston's "Lorelei" Redevelopment: A New Urbanist Vision Takes Shape

On a neglected brownfield, developers plan a vibrant downtown community. More

Welcome to Portland, Maine (No Vacancy)

The Portland Press-Herald takes a long, searching look at housing supply and affordability in Maine's largest city More

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Rammed-Earth Construction in the Modern Age

Rammed-earth walls used to be elementary. More

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Merit Award, Green Remodeling Over $250,000: Reduce, Reuse, Renew

A thoughtful design and skillfully executed adaptive reuse of a turn-of-the-century warehouse. More

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Mixed-Use Development Holds Out Opportunities and Challenges

A builder and architect discuss pros and cons at IBS. More

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Working With Setting Compounds

These versatile joint compounds are ideal for small jobs, quick repairs, and tough... More

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Modified vs. Unmodified Mortar With Kerdi Membranes

Q: When installing stone tiles over Schluter's Kerdi waterproofing membrane, is it okay to use modified thinset mortar? I know that Schluter recommends unmodified thinset mortar, but my supplier suggests that the large and heavy tiles will be easier to install with a polymer-modified no-sag mortar. More

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A New Look for Old Paneling

Skim-coating the walls with setting compound is easier than starting from scratch. More

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The Right Move

Brothers Ethan and Chris Landis, owners of Landis Construction, had home offices for the first 13 years of their company's existence, and then had temporary offices adjacent to their current office for two years. More

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