Our editors compiled the best of our recent Silicon Valley coverage to help builders and architects work with tech clients who have high expectations but often just want ...

A central courtyard and a roof that’s pitched to look as if it's flying away give this 2,775-square-foot home a truly custom ...

A thoughtfully curated lineup of designer products went into making this 780-square-foot ADU into the fun, light-filled space ...

Three designers (two of them licensed contractors) explain how they narrow choices and sequence selections to keep a project ...

More than half of one builder's Palisades rebuild clients are choosing fully custom designs over like-for-like reconstruction, and that share is trending toward 75% among new leads. Going custom adds ...

Energy modeling works best as part of an integrated design process, where it gives the team clear information on performance and cost while the design evolves. Proven construction details and ...

The median bathroom project cost $15,000, with major remodels reaching $25,000+ Features like larger showers, better lighting, and increased storage are top priorities for relaxation and convenience.

This year's picks emphasize wellness, balance, and emotional clarity, reflecting homeowner priorities. Warm earth tones such as terracotta orange and olive green are popular this year for creating ...

Tech industry clients prefer detailed construction documents and require thorough communication and understanding. International clients' material requests necessitate strategic sourcing and early ...

Production builders are incorporating custom design elements like steeper roofs and mixed materials to differentiate homes and appeal to buyers. Investment in R&D is increasing among builders, ...

Paul Kealey is the founder and president of EkoBuilt and a Certified Passive House Consultant with nearly two decades of experience designing and building high-performance homes and multi-unit ...

Brieanna Cunningham, Assoc. AIA, is a project manager and marketing manager at C+C Partners Design-Build in Redondo Beach, California. Each week, Custom Builder's editors assemble the latest breaking ...