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Built to Sell: The Partnership of Market and Design Missing the connection between your market and residential design is like shooting yourself in the wallet. This course equips you with a comprehensive, market-driven residential development plan that helps you pick the right site, identify your probable purchasers and design communities and homes … 5/18/2013	Course Overview
Design/Build When well managed, a full-service building or remodeling business can increase profits and maximize customer satisfaction. If you’ve ever considered running a design/build operation, this course shows you how to assess the challenges ahead. Learn how the few and the bold have benefited from … 5/18/2013	Course Overview
Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II) The maturing of the U.S. Baby Boomer population is a huge opportunity for remodelers. As this consumer group expands, more and more are interested in remodeling their home to fit their new lifestyle and abilities. This Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) course will help you understand the … 5/18/2013	Course Overview
Home Technology Integration Today’s home building and remodeling environment is growing more complex. Prospective clients regularly seek technologies for the home that were once thought of as extravagant extras. Clearly, consumers want installed technology to enhance comfort, security, entertainment and energy efficiency in … 5/18/2013	Course Overview
Marketing & Communication Strategies for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS I) Millions of Americans are living longer and more active lives. And with their changing lifestyles, maturing Americans are also looking to revitalize their home environments. Identifying these opportunities and developing the skills to interact with 50+ customers can help you grow your business … 5/18/2013	Course Overview
Nationals 2013: Best Architectural Design of a Single Family Home 2,000 to 2,500 sq. ft. Schumacher Homes's Manchester model won the 2013 Nationals Gold Award for Best Architectural Design of a Single Family Home 2,000 to 2,500 sq. ft. 5/14/2013	Web page
Floor plan: A Healthy Day at the Beach This award-winning modular Cape Cod beach house features materials for a healthy family environment. 5/6/2013	Web page
Floor Plans: Martha's Vineyard Gingerbread Charm Meets National Green Building Gold  The architecture of the Beechwood With Tower home in Plymouth, Mass., boasts a distinctive add-on quality that mimics the upgrading of older summer cottages on Martha's Vineyard. Photos by Midcoast Studio The home's architecture was inspired by the summer cottages on Cape Cod … 5/1/2013	Web page
'Cottage Residence' Loaded With Options Perhaps anticipating one of today's hottest housing trends, this "cottage residence" featured in the Sept. 1875 issue of Builder and Manufacturer magazine offered owners the option of a downstairs bedroom. Complete with a water closet and dressing closet (where the sink and optional bathtub were … 4/29/2013	Web page
Nationals Gold Winner: Best Architectural Design for a Single Family Detached Home Under 2,500 Square Feet The Siena at Laguna Altura in Irvine, Calif. won The Nationals 2012 Gold Award for Best Architectural Design for a Single Family Detached Home Under 2,500 Square Feet.   Project Team The Siena at Laguna Altura Irvine, Calif. Builder: Irvine … 4/5/2013	Web page
Nationals 2013: Best Interior Design of a Custom Home A custom home by London Bay Homes won the 2013 Nationals Gold Award for Best Best Interior Design of a Custom Home 4/2/2013	Web page
Nationals 2013: Best Staging of a New Home The Manchester model by Van Metre Homes won the 2013 Nationals Gold Award for Best Staging of a New Home 4/2/2013	Web page
Floor plan: The Adair Home This award-winning log home design was created as a weekend getaway in the North Carolina mountains. 3/21/2013	Web page
Floor Plans: New Edition at Damonte Ranch Project: New Edition at Damonte Ranch Award: Project of the Year: Single Family – Small Volume   Builder: Di Loreto Construction/Di Loreto Homes of Nevada    3/21/2013	Web page
Floor Plans - Beach House This web page includes an award winning floor plan. 3/14/2013	Web page
Friend of the Design Committee Registration If you have an interest in Residential Design, want information on NAHB's design programs and awards, are a past member of the Design Committee, want to volunteer for Design Committee events or fundraising or just know want to know what the group is working on, please sign up below to be added to … 3/14/2013	Form
Floor Plans: Maryland Green Show Home Project: Maryland Green Show Home Award: Project of the Year: Single Family – Custom   Builder: Baldwin Homes, Inc.     3/13/2013	Web page
Floor plan: Kittrell Residence This award-winning modular home design was created as a retirement home for a couple looking for a cozy and low maintenance home that had the feel of a cabin along Lake Gaston. 3/7/2013	Web page
Floor Plans: Persimmon-Willis Ranch Project: Persimmon-Willis Ranch Award: Project of the Year: Single Family – Production   Builder: Imagine Homes     3/7/2013	Web page

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