The trend to live near downtown hasn’t waned in recent years. However, finding empty lots to construct new houses continues to pose a chall…
Almost 38 million Americans live in multifamily structures, and studies show that the number of U.S. renters in multifamily buildings is co…
Engineered wood siding has long been considered a trustworthy exterior product for single-family homes, but it is often overlooked for mult…
Some new-build communities have limited exterior design options, making entire neighborhoods look the same, with little variety in appearan…
As an architect, putting your stamp of approval on building materials that stand the test of time is one of your top priorities. Multifamil…
Masterfully achieving modern architectural styles in multifamily designs takes expertise and patience, especially when a tight budget compe…
The mood of builders in the 55+ single-family sector can be described in just two words: very optimistic. Earlier this year, the NAHB 55+ H…
Multifamily projects are aiming to please two groups: residents who want stylish surroundings and property management companies that don’t …
Whether you call them “townhomes” or “townhouses”, single-family attached housing is having a great year. NAHB’s Eye on Housing blog report…
With its design flexibility, strength and cost-saving benefits, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing has beco…
Frank Anton, vice chairman emeritus of Hanley Wood, recently wrote an interesting article urging single-family builders to look to multifam…
Both fire-rated OSB and Fire Retardant Treated (FRT) plywood are commonly used in fire-rated wall sheathing and roof deck applications. Bec…
Building professionals who work on townhomes are likely familiar with area separation walls that use shaft wall liner, often referred to as…