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2022 BALA Projects: Kitchens That Cook

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Part of a whole-house remodel, the original kitchen (photo, below) was isolated and not well connected to the rest of the house, says company owner Scott Branc, “so we pulled the kitchen to the front and connected it to the outdoors with more floor-to-ceiling glass,” he says, to deliver natural light and views of the surrounding landscape.

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Design Excellence: A Selection of Projects From the 2021 Best in American Living Awards

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Winning projects in NAHB’s 2021 BALA residential design awards present the pinnacle of today’s production housing design. Deryl Patterson, Housing Design Matters (BALA subcommittee and judging vice chair). The design team faced the challenge of incorporating the community’s protected, natural landscape and dealing with flood zones.

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Are You Ready for Build to Rent?

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More builders and investors are testing the waters of the single-family build-to-rent sector as consumers seek affordable housing options and to lease rather than buy. And there are several investor groups of varying sizes clamoring to own and/or operate rental housing. Are You Ready for Build to Rent? cbroderick. Sorting It Out.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Accomplishments • Created Drees Homes’ Jacksonville, Fla., Grew from small carpentry jobs to room remodels, whole-house remodeling, entry-level townhome construction, and then, ultimately, upscale custom homes. Secret Life • Enjoys analyzing land zoning and development layouts for fun. . . . . Alexa Drees Walker, 31.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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In May, Anheuser-Busch celebrated the opening of its expanded manufacturing facility in Jacksonville. As a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Oswego County is designed for the convenient and cost effective production of goods. The expanded facility also houses a 10,000-square-foot R&D center.