Building a New Home vs Buying
Trying to decide whether you should be building a custom home or buy an existing one? Learn why building a new home is gaining in popularity for homeowners looking for a new residence.
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Architectural Styles of Homes: Part 3
Welcome back! Join us as we dive deeper into the key-features and a bit of the architectural history behind modern, contemporary, Prairie, mountain, and Florida-style homes.
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Exterior Home Design Styles: Part 2
Each home has a style; and often, a combination of more than one style. This article will provide a brief history and description of the ranch, shingle, cottage, and Cape Cod style of homes.
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Exterior Home Design Styles: Part 1
The architecture that creates some of your favorite home styles has a long and rich history. Learn more about some of the most popular home styles being built today.
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Current Exterior Home Design Trends
Architectural trends come and go, some lasting longer than others. This article reviews the 3 most popular styles seen by Architectural Designs in recent years.
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Can You Modify the Exterior Style of a House Plan?
“Don’t judge a house plan by its exterior”, said the discarded house plan due to its outdated exterior. Remember, the inside, or floor plan, is the most important factor when searching for the perfect home plan.
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Stick versus Truss Roof Framing
Gable, mansard, gambrel, flat, shed: these funny names communicate different roof styles that are typically tied to the Architectural style of the home. But what happens beneath the shingles and chimneys? Read on to discover the two roofing methods used in construction today.
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What are Residential Building Codes (IRC)?
Safety is a top priority for cities and other jurisdictions. Read on to learn more about the importance of building codes in design, construction, and maintenance of structures.
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Save Money and Time with Stock House Plans
Each decision made throughout the home building process affects the bottom line. Start off on the right foot by purchasing a cost effective stock plan.
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Stock Plan or Custom Drawn Plan: That is the Question
Are you stuck between buying a pre-existing plan or hiring an architect to draw one for you? This article will break down the pros and cons of each, helping you feel confident in the direction you choose.
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