BALA Best in American Living Awards

Photo: Michael Duerinckx Architecture Photography
The paseo meanders through The Havenly build-to-rent community.

The Appeal of a Build-to-Rent Community With Character

Designed for those who are renters by choice, The Havenly neighborhood of single-family homes succeeds in delivering a sense of belonging for residents
Oct. 10, 2024
Photo: Michael Duerinckx Architecture Photography
One- and two-story detached homes at The Havenly, a build-to-rent community.
Q+A

Rich Eneim Jr., on Upgrading the Build-to-Rent Community Model

Oct. 2, 2024
Photo: Uneek Image
The Pearl’s award-winning lanai (top and far left) surrounds a pool with multiple outdoor living spaces and activities, including a gazebo with a firepit.
Design

9 Standout Design Details

June 12, 2024
Photo: Nick Neuberger
The Burch Creek Home, Awarded Home Of The Year In The 2023 Best In American Living Awards, Blends Modernism With Japanese Influences
Award-Winning Projects

2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best

April 18, 2024
Photo: Darris Lee Harris Photography
The Peabody School adaptive reuse project in Chicago converted the Elizabeth Peabody School, built in 1894, into 23 apartments and salvaged materials from the school to add character and preserve elements of the building's history.
Design

4 Inspiring Adaptive Reuse Projects With Real Impact

Feb. 18, 2024
All images: Randall Perry Photography
The cluster of seven single-family homes is built on a former industrial site within walking distance of downtown Saratoga Springs and the Saratoga Race Course. Each home features a unique stone or stucco exterior, and the community is unified by the use of matching custom cypress trim on the homes’ stoops, bracket details, and porches.
Design

A Smart Single-Family Infill Development Recalls Traditional European Charm and Detail

Dec. 6, 2023
Image: Juan Tallo Photography
Motel conversion to multifamily housing in Los Angeles
Award-Winning Projects

Motel Conversion: A Motel Becomes a Model for Affordable Housing

Oct. 14, 2023
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Image: Talaj / Stock adobe
Home

Deadline Extended for NAHB Industry Award Applications

Aug. 29, 2023
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Image: Whyframeshot / Stock adobe
Home

NAHB Announces Final Call for Industry Awards Applications

Aug. 22, 2023
Designer Traci Kelley of Kelley Design Group, in Austin, opted for a mix of black and white for the home's exterior, so the dark-colored garage contrasts with the bright white of the main house. | Photos: Cate Black Photography
Designer Traci Kelley of Kelley Design Group, in Austin, opted for a mix of black and white for the home's exterior, so the dark-colored garage contrasts with the bright white of the main house. | Photos: Cate Black Photography
Design

From Infill Lot to Urban Oasis: Home Design That Maximizes a Compact Site

Aug. 12, 2023
The Bungalows—11 one-bedroom homes nestled alongside the Kiawah River—are zoned for short-term rental use and are located adjacent to community amenities. | Photos: Keen Eye Marketing
The Bungalows—11 one-bedroom homes nestled alongside the Kiawah River—are zoned for short-term rental use and are located adjacent to community amenities. | Photos: Keen Eye Marketing
Design

Developer Test Drives New Concept: Turnkey, Luxury One-Bedroom Bungalows

May 1, 2023
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Image: Zhu Difeng / Stock adobe
BALA Best in American Living Awards

Design Trends to Watch From the 2022 Best in American Living Awards

Feb. 21, 2023
Image: Spacecraft
Image: Spacecraft
BALA Best in American Living Awards

NAHB Announces Best in American Living Awards Winners at IBS 2023

Feb. 2, 2023

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