Designing

Are 2D Drawings Obsolete for Home Building?
Using 3D modeling software instead of 2D drawings to share all the details of a home's construction avoids misunderstandings.
Why I Stopped Giving Free Estimates
How one builder's preconstruction services changed estimating from an overhead burden to a source of earnings.
Trail Creek
Additional photos from HOUSES by Design issue 277: Magnificent mountain views take center stage on this Livingston, Montana, property.
A Magical Design Process
One way to ensure an emotional connection with your clients is to provide them with a design process that excites them.
Why Knowledge is Greater Than Talent or Skill
The next time you are not happy with the results that you achieve on a job, educate yourself on the how and the why.
Damage-free Straightedge for Shingling
Use this tip to prevent unsightly nail holes in prefinished siding.
Self-Taught MBA: How Much Architecture Should You Know?
The growing trend of traditional neighborhood development requires adding architectural literacy to the builder’s skill set.
Self-taught MBA: How do You Live?
A small builder thinks big, leveraging software to provide clients with almost infinite choice while retaining full control. And he plans to change the homebuilding world with his innovative ideas.
Green Appeal, Craftsman Feel
Testing an attainable approach to green practices, an architect designs his own home for a friendly fit in a historic district.
Designing the Right Roof Rake
One of the most important details on a roof is the rake, the sloping edge along the end wall of a gable, shed, or gambrel roof.

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