The founder of Scandic Builders shares how a deep commitment to quality—and a few bold moves—have shaped his philosophy, from ...

In this inaugural installment of The Rundown, we spotlight key products that elevate luxury spaces—beginning with a ...

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Industry news for builders and designers of one-of-a-kind custom homes Newsletters Each week, Custom Builder's editors assemble the latest breaking industry news, hottest trends, and most relevant ...

Industry news for builders and designers of one-of-a-kind custom homes Newsletters Each week, Custom Builder's editors assemble the latest breaking industry news, hottest trends, and most relevant ...

Concrete has long been celebrated by modernists for its raw, industrial aesthetic. But Yifat Arbely sees something different in the material. She sees it as a design medium with untapped potential for ...

This impact is comparable to the energy needed to power 1,736 homes for one year, 2,094 gasoline-powered vehicles driven for one year, 990,023 gallons of gasoline consumed, and more than 580,836,652 ...

Located near the shore of Lake Washington in Seattle’s Mt. Baker neighborhood, a rundown property built in the 1950s, and used as a rental for years, has been transformed into a thoughtfully designed ...

Design trends come and go, but the biggest trends in tile this year are made to last. At Coverings 2025—the largest ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America—Custom Builder had the ...

Builders know that good air sealing makes a home more comfortable and energy efficient, but with an attached garage it also serves an important health function. That’s because a poorly sealed wall or ...

What is now an eye-catching Japan-meets-mid-century-modern home was once a mish-mash of several rounds of additions to a modest 80-year-old house. The remodel, which now features striking ...

Second-generation builder David Escobedo built a panelized steel shell system that takes months off luxury builds, but preserves design complexity. Unlike others in the space, Escobedo's 180-person ...