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Follow along as Jason Black and his company Artisan Signature Homes build a modern take on a traditional neighborhood home in a New Urbanist planned community outside of Louisville, Ky.

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FHB House Video: Maximizing a Small Footprint

A neighborhood plan and a narrow lot dictate choices for space and comfort in this new home.
FHB House Video: A Custom Traditional House in a Planned Community

An aerial tour of this New Urbanism development near Louisville, Kentucky, highlights the focus on building a comfortable home in harmony with its neighborhood.
FHB House Video: Finding High Performance in Good Design

This hand-crafted, modern house balances a contemporary design connected to the land with enviable energy efficiency.

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Introducing the 2019 Fine Homebuilding House

Join us as we document the design and construction of a traditional house in a New Urbanist community outside Louisville, Kentucky.
What is a New Urbanism Development?

Walkable neighborhoods and more interconnected communities are why homeowners, developers, and municipalities all find this this unique design philosophy attractive.
Wall framing and Sheathing

Insulated sheathing and 2x4 framing offer an economical and alternative to 2x6s with no exterior foam insulation.
Sheathing the Floor System

Wet weather calls for tough, water-resistant subfloor materials.
Framing the Floor System

An engineered floor system with TJIs start the framing for the 2019 FHB House.
The Power of Good Design

Building houses and community with New Urbanism