BALA: Summer 2014 - It's all about the details

<div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;" yahoofix=""><h3 style="text-align: center;">The NAHBs Summer news letter has been released! Check out what is happening all across the country in the building industry. See what our very own Wayne Visbeen has to say in the "it's all about the details" section featuring a slideshow of some our waterfront home designs and the details that make them great.</h3><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="container" style="width: 690px;"><tbody><tr><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"><br /><br /></td><td class="publishedBy" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; padding: 5px 0px;"><br /><br />Published by National Association of Home Builders</td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><a href="http://www.mmsend67.com/link.cfm?r=97372126&sid=46705835&m=5498140&u=NAHB_UHous&j=20448410&s=http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nahb/bal_2014summer_v2/" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="Best In American Living" class="expandFullWidth" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/LogoHeader.png" style="border: none; display: block;" width="670" /></a></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse; padding-top: 20px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="issueDate" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse; color: #5f2c12; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Summer 2014</td></tr></tbody></table></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"></td><td class="introCell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse; padding-top: 20px;"><div class="introBody" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; color: #555555; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 24px;">It’s summertime, and Best in American Living is looking at all things outdoors: expanding infill homes out; the green features buyers really want (but can they afford them?); making water an amenity; and rewarding a disabled war hero with a special, eco-friendly home.</div><div class="introBody" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; color: #555555; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 24px;">We’re also celebrating our Big 3-0! Yes, Best in American Living Awards has watched American communities—and values—change for over three decades now. Take a trip back in time with us to see 30 years of design trends.</div></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"></td></tr><tr><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><img height="30" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/spacer.gif" style="border: none; display: block;" width="1" /></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="container" style="width: 690px;"><tbody><tr><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="content-block-table drawingBoard" style="background-color: #fcad23; width: 230px;"><tbody><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><a href="http://www.mmsend67.com/link.cfm?r=97372126&sid=46705836&m=5498140&u=NAHB_UHous&j=20448410&s=http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nahb/bal_2014summer_v2/index.php?startid=3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="The Drawing Board" class="deptThumb" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/DeptThumb.jpg" style="border: none; display: block;" width="210" /></a></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"><img class="deptBlockHeightSpacer" height="210" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/spacer.gif" style="border: none; display: block;" width="1" /></td><td class="content-block-textCell" style="border-collapse: collapse; vertical-align: top;"><a href="http://www.mmsend67.com/link.cfm?r=97372126&sid=46705837&m=5498140&u=NAHB_UHous&j=20448410&s=http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nahb/bal_2014summer_v2/index.php?startid=3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="storyTitle" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px 0px 0px;">Designing a Home for a Wounded War Hero</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 7px 0px;">Three teams of architects competed at the International Builders Show to create the best house plan for a disabled veteran. One very considerate plan was the winner.</td></tr><tr><td class="author" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px;">Jaclyn S. Toole, Assoc. AIA, CGP</td></tr></tbody></table></a></td><td style="border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="cornerCellLeft" style="border-collapse: collapse; vertical-align: bottom;" width="20"><img height="20" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/corner_left.png" style="border: none; display: block;" width="20" /></td><td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><img height="1" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/spacer.gif" style="border: none; display: block;" width="1" /></td><td class="cornerCellRight" style="border-collapse: collapse; text-align: right; vertical-align: bottom;" width="20"><img height="20" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/corner_right.png" style="border: none; display: block;" width="20" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;"></td><td bgcolor="#ffffff" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;"></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="content-block-table toolsAndTech" style="background-color: #08565b; width: 230px;"><tbody><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><a href="http://www.mmsend67.com/link.cfm?r=97372126&sid=46705838&m=5498140&u=NAHB_UHous&j=20448410&s=http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nahb/bal_2014summer_v2/index.php?startid=11" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="Tools and Techniques" class="deptThumb" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/DeptThumb2.jpg" style="border: none; display: block;" width="210" /></a></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"><img class="deptBlockHeightSpacer" height="210" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/spacer.gif" style="border: none; display: block;" width="1" /></td><td class="content-block-textCell" style="border-collapse: collapse; vertical-align: top;"><a href="http://www.mmsend67.com/link.cfm?r=97372126&sid=46705839&m=5498140&u=NAHB_UHous&j=20448410&s=http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nahb/bal_2014summer_v2/index.php?startid=11" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="storyTitle" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px 0px 0px;">City Living Gets a Share of the Great Outdoors</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 7px 0px;">These narrow-lot infill homes wrap around courtyards for great outdoor living and beautiful indoor light.</td></tr><tr><td class="author" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px;">Steve James, AIA</td></tr></tbody></table></a></td><td style="border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="cornerCellLeft" style="border-collapse: collapse; vertical-align: bottom;" width="20"><img height="20" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/corner_left.png" style="border: none; display: block;" width="20" /></td><td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><img height="1" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/spacer.gif" style="border: none; display: block;" width="1" /></td><td class="cornerCellRight" style="border-collapse: collapse; text-align: right; vertical-align: bottom;" width="20"><img height="20" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/corner_right.png" style="border: none; display: block;" width="20" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;"></td><td bgcolor="#ffffff" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;"></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="content-block-table proofsAndTruths" style="background-color: #4d4340; width: 230px;"><tbody><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><a href="http://www.mmsend67.com/link.cfm?r=97372126&sid=46705840&m=5498140&u=NAHB_UHous&j=20448410&s=http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nahb/bal_2014summer_v2/index.php?startid=15" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="Proofs and Truths" class="deptThumb" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/DeptThumb3.jpg" style="border: none; display: block;" width="210" /></a></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"><img class="deptBlockHeightSpacer" height="210" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/spacer.gif" style="border: none; display: block;" width="1" /></td><td class="content-block-textCell" style="border-collapse: collapse; vertical-align: top;"><a href="http://www.mmsend67.com/link.cfm?r=97372126&sid=46705841&m=5498140&u=NAHB_UHous&j=20448410&s=http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nahb/bal_2014summer_v2/index.php?startid=15" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="storyTitle" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px 0px 0px;">Keen for Green</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 7px 0px;">NAHB's recent Housing Market Index survey reveals which green products and practices builders are finding most cost-effective and attractive to buyers.</td></tr><tr><td class="author" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px;">Paul Emrath, Ph.D.</td></tr></tbody></table></a></td><td style="border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="cornerCellLeft" style="border-collapse: collapse; vertical-align: bottom;" width="20"><img height="20" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/corner_left.png" style="border: none; display: block;" width="20" /></td><td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><img height="1" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/spacer.gif" style="border: none; display: block;" width="1" /></td><td class="cornerCellRight" style="border-collapse: collapse; text-align: right; vertical-align: bottom;" width="20"><img height="20" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/corner_right.png" style="border: none; display: block;" width="20" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;"></td><td bgcolor="#ffffff" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; 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display: block;" width="210" /></a></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"><img class="deptBlockHeightSpacer" height="210" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/spacer.gif" style="border: none; display: block;" width="1" /></td><td class="content-block-textCell" style="border-collapse: collapse; vertical-align: top;"><a href="http://www.mmsend67.com/link.cfm?r=97372126&sid=46705843&m=5498140&u=NAHB_UHous&j=20448410&s=http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nahb/bal_2014summer_v2/index.php?startid=18" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="storyTitle" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px 0px 0px;">Healthy Ever After</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 7px 0px;">Low-income rental housing can meet more than economic needs. Arbor House in the South Bronx addresses the typical health issues of an urban "food desert."</td></tr><tr><td class="author" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px;">Brooke Fishel</td></tr></tbody></table></a></td><td style="border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="cornerCellLeft" style="border-collapse: collapse; vertical-align: bottom;" width="20"><img height="20" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/corner_left.png" style="border: none; display: block;" width="20" /></td><td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><img height="1" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/spacer.gif" style="border: none; display: block;" width="1" /></td><td class="cornerCellRight" style="border-collapse: collapse; text-align: right; vertical-align: bottom;" width="20"><img height="20" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/corner_right.png" style="border: none; display: block;" width="20" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;"></td><td bgcolor="#ffffff" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;"></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="content-block-table inTheDetails" style="background-color: #cb4d25; width: 230px;"><tbody><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><a href="http://www.mmsend67.com/link.cfm?r=97372126&sid=46705844&m=5498140&u=NAHB_UHous&j=20448410&s=http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nahb/bal_2014summer_v2/index.php?startid=27" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img alt="It's All In the Details" class="deptThumb" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/DeptThumb5.jpg" style="border: none; display: block;" width="210" /></a></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr><tr><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"><img class="deptBlockHeightSpacer" height="210" src="http://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/NAHB_UHous/2014_BAL_Summer/spacer.gif" style="border: none; display: block;" width="1" /></td><td class="content-block-textCell" style="border-collapse: collapse; vertical-align: top;"><a href="http://www.mmsend67.com/link.cfm?r=97372126&sid=46705845&m=5498140&u=NAHB_UHous&j=20448410&s=http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/nahb/bal_2014summer_v2/index.php?startid=27" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="storyTitle" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px 0px 0px;">Waterfront Homes</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 7px 0px;">When designing waterfront homes, builders and architects must consider water views, outdoor spaces, outdoor rooms, prevailing winds, shading, and more. 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color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 15px 0px 0px;">30 Years of BALA Design Trends: What's Changed, What's Stayed?</td></tr><tr><td class="description" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 7px 0px;">A look back at BALA winners across three decades provides insight into how American communities—and American values—have changed over time.</td></tr><tr><td class="author" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px;">Brooke Fishel</td></tr></tbody></table></a></td><td style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; border-collapse: collapse;" width="10"></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="block-margin-cell" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; 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BALA: Summer 2014 - It's all about the details

The NAHBs Summer news letter has been released! Check out what is happening all across the country in the building industry. See what our ve...

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Home Feature: Holbrooke

<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The "<i>Holbrooke" </i>is one of our more recently finished designs to be completed. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">Dating to the early 20</span><sup style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"> century, Craftsmen houses originated in southern California and quickly spread throughout the country, eventually becoming one of the early 20</span><sup style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 150%;"> century’s most beloved architectural styles. Holbrooke features Craftsman quality and Shingle style details and suits today’s homeowners who have vintage sensibilities as well as modern needs. 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style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An open kitchen and dining area provide a stylish and functional workspace for entertaining large groups. Nearby, the 900-square-foot three-car garage has plenty of storage for lawn equipment and outdoor toys. The upstairs has an additional 1,500 square feet, with a 17 by 17-foot private master suite with a large master bath and two additional family bedrooms with bath. Recreation rules in the 1,200-square-foot lower level, with a family room, 500-square-foot home theater, exercise/play room and an 11-by-14 guest bedroom for family and friends.</span></span> </div><!--EndFragment--><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW370wNjXVS1EQCfrTStYNUR0tVolJF5M-EdrIQQqpNtBMN7iDMQZOSm4SHed8x1ee33T-fQpfdpMjSq9SKMaislmkUwy0-jHcHm_XQuT8WIDYXVZ1MR1xmSXQEDwU4n1E1jLyEcTX3Gzr/s1600/IMG_1375.Jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW370wNjXVS1EQCfrTStYNUR0tVolJF5M-EdrIQQqpNtBMN7iDMQZOSm4SHed8x1ee33T-fQpfdpMjSq9SKMaislmkUwy0-jHcHm_XQuT8WIDYXVZ1MR1xmSXQEDwU4n1E1jLyEcTX3Gzr/s1600/IMG_1375.Jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-Ry_OrWw0gcklTt-bZEy5qtXaOVJtGIcDnTeNfFo0OlmxaQssskZ4rQ1ybv6yUs5M1vPGd9SUyoQvVUym7yh_oNAPr0_dCOhiYw6Lo1wMfVVvVLutD9eK73VukTQiENmRfbLhSNU7Gql/s1600/IMG_1457.Jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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If you have not had a dance to cast your vote be sure to do it soon, voting ends on July 31st at Midnight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9oxOwhN3WLYLavvI0JmGvXeKh2GoZSS2GCpucSY1dHnE6Ib0DMTy1AgVx5XuAWgnIu1ptCfNthUHMcApcLpam-6JiI-XaOgoVBFJDlLTFt4mieu9EXJfHZnVhltzxCNTMSQskcxijIKE9/s1600/ARDA+2014+Logo2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9oxOwhN3WLYLavvI0JmGvXeKh2GoZSS2GCpucSY1dHnE6Ib0DMTy1AgVx5XuAWgnIu1ptCfNthUHMcApcLpam-6JiI-XaOgoVBFJDlLTFt4mieu9EXJfHZnVhltzxCNTMSQskcxijIKE9/s1600/ARDA+2014+Logo2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aibd.org/arda/competition/12-global_choice/index.php">Vote Here! </a></div><br />

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Georgetown: Living Large in the Master Suite

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Located in the Palmetto Bluff community in Bluffton, SC is the the Georgetown. It was designed to fit in with the traditional low country style which dominates the area but has some details that are common in the northeastern region. This 2-story home, although expansive, uses every square foot efficiently in the design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The master suite occupies one wing of the home and is packed with all of the essentials for a private getaway. You are welcomed into the master suite through the vestibule with a barrel vaulted ceiling and built in storage for both a grand and functional entrance.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKkVvA9lBQGoOPfDkH2u2Ho7j_srl0lhGkNUndSeK22QaI8XZ-n4658NlSQWrqPGFMKb6U_M-eEIL2_T3eyA0D65MYmAp9etuUL1jmnXzTCXd4R2upW0i1M1bzNTHYY6EqGVhzzRyTLJ1Z/s1600/Vestibule_040514WCM417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKkVvA9lBQGoOPfDkH2u2Ho7j_srl0lhGkNUndSeK22QaI8XZ-n4658NlSQWrqPGFMKb6U_M-eEIL2_T3eyA0D65MYmAp9etuUL1jmnXzTCXd4R2upW0i1M1bzNTHYY6EqGVhzzRyTLJ1Z/s1600/Vestibule_040514WCM417.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The master bathroom offers space and functionality for multiple occupants to use at a time. In addition to the dual sinks, this bathroom offers both a claw-foot tub and shower with a water closet for privacy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPXJzXBFaaxIfpGHL3osypeOg4KMHFq23geFhnXF7WwAg1ceVEJZvUO6lxEb9VuGsn7GoErax7H3LfNor8ARrw9GpNijU9__dKLSGx9so6EZSGR9MbnCkKk1GWl9eZ7MTv8_qj9zP_4nX/s1600/Master+Bath_040514WCM429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPXJzXBFaaxIfpGHL3osypeOg4KMHFq23geFhnXF7WwAg1ceVEJZvUO6lxEb9VuGsn7GoErax7H3LfNor8ARrw9GpNijU9__dKLSGx9so6EZSGR9MbnCkKk1GWl9eZ7MTv8_qj9zP_4nX/s1600/Master+Bath_040514WCM429.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVOCRwuiJXECLl0za_8nmMjNnp40klZ3fINnSJlFELzX3VevpNZ6kTutwCMJ1s04-f9LYyIcTdSfvtvpQBsHSygt2L-a6v3m8ND0AekZc6m6_s2z4TTT7CBWvb7foSLn1y-wObZBnQIBUP/s1600/Master+Bath_40514WCM477.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIDOLnvg4TpcgVkR0Z9hDDMyY4HAbXUK2Bh4-nSLN2EjXShlRWCRIkL81t26vocAh3FhVH9LMQ-rGaBlluWMaAQfeS0YVZLu1Ei8lnpdDleyh7kvntjo0U6wQs18sqyHjg5_4jmfp9mKe/s1600/Master+Bath_061414WCM036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIDOLnvg4TpcgVkR0Z9hDDMyY4HAbXUK2Bh4-nSLN2EjXShlRWCRIkL81t26vocAh3FhVH9LMQ-rGaBlluWMaAQfeS0YVZLu1Ei8lnpdDleyh7kvntjo0U6wQs18sqyHjg5_4jmfp9mKe/s1600/Master+Bath_061414WCM036.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPKyKgR61GeahkcCnOQMBzlqrqeJZvbIVaM7U5a2Q-Gf35tBY0BkUbb6CZpP7s6rzG-t7okCTCrSHESLwviC1r8kXfRgMLIsWe6y6gzgHuLWRHebrxWrTLc24CpLnlPLxVp5B-hsFzw5b/s1600/Master+Bath_061414WCM047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPKyKgR61GeahkcCnOQMBzlqrqeJZvbIVaM7U5a2Q-Gf35tBY0BkUbb6CZpP7s6rzG-t7okCTCrSHESLwviC1r8kXfRgMLIsWe6y6gzgHuLWRHebrxWrTLc24CpLnlPLxVp5B-hsFzw5b/s1600/Master+Bath_061414WCM047.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The master closet is spacious enough for two to store their clothes and to use as a dressing room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxqnJtXJIOqvKqXOD1xrF8bQhREPB9v-jgr-A53fciKb0ixZKkZo-mFVorcZIwVaeFhZEQx5VhcgQ3Zy6QZPDrqwkui3nIZQv9CwmyB2AxZGe3jx9A2L_rs7jBKZonIt0nmug1GTOJ67E/s1600/Walk+In+Closet_040514WCM451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxqnJtXJIOqvKqXOD1xrF8bQhREPB9v-jgr-A53fciKb0ixZKkZo-mFVorcZIwVaeFhZEQx5VhcgQ3Zy6QZPDrqwkui3nIZQv9CwmyB2AxZGe3jx9A2L_rs7jBKZonIt0nmug1GTOJ67E/s1600/Walk+In+Closet_040514WCM451.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The master suite has a private sitting area to use as an escape from the rest of the home and features a wet bar on one side and a built in library with a window seat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNtng6uog6C6lCaOXNEzMYAh98U7T8HWVo4pk9kQlYmDgrRooZBV6uHB1jyc-vA98sQ9GKSuU9To7G04tMC06pcpzhqwHEqkovMjdJE0KWjrd8hugX2B-nZraSG2D5ySYbdsErXL38LJgG/s1600/Master+Suite+Built-in_061414WCM044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNtng6uog6C6lCaOXNEzMYAh98U7T8HWVo4pk9kQlYmDgrRooZBV6uHB1jyc-vA98sQ9GKSuU9To7G04tMC06pcpzhqwHEqkovMjdJE0KWjrd8hugX2B-nZraSG2D5ySYbdsErXL38LJgG/s1600/Master+Suite+Built-in_061414WCM044.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The master bedroom is filled with windows to offer an expanse view over the bayou.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZHChz61ypWmMbsAPJyBrTBnIkKcFucnU-DzKzezSBjIYDEy6lfUY6mUtPZlUA0ZtAJfNevg20J4BU6yTvwh7S7xlCtD4yyTz2-T_Frb0TzY4TRhvS8m0WW_u8TvNPCq3MIQQ2nmUoiU8/s1600/Master+Bedroom_040514WCM557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZHChz61ypWmMbsAPJyBrTBnIkKcFucnU-DzKzezSBjIYDEy6lfUY6mUtPZlUA0ZtAJfNevg20J4BU6yTvwh7S7xlCtD4yyTz2-T_Frb0TzY4TRhvS8m0WW_u8TvNPCq3MIQQ2nmUoiU8/s1600/Master+Bedroom_040514WCM557.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Georgetown is one of the entries in the AIBD's 2014 Global Choice Awards competition. If you like this master suite you can vote for us, Global-04, with the following <a href="http://www.aibd.org/arda/competition/12-global_choice/index.php">link</a>. Voting will end July 31st at midnight. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">Georgetown Project Team:</span></div><div>Architect:  <a href="http://www.visbeen.com/">Visbeen Architects, Inc. </a></div><div>Designer:  <a href="http://www.lowtidedesigns.com/">Sam Liberti, Low Tide Designs</a></div><div>Developer:  <a href="http://www.davidweekleyhomes.com/new-homes/sc/greater-hilton-head">David Weekly Homes</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;">Builder & Interior Design:  <a href="http://www.davidweekleyhomes.com/new-homes/sc/greater-hilton-head">Custom Classics</a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/visbeenassociates?ref=hl">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/visbeen/visbeen-architects">Houzz</a>! </div><div><br /></div>

Georgetown: Living Large in the Master Suite

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Unbuilt Gems: Dune Grass

<div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;">The home design being featured this week is Dune Grass. This is one of the home designs that did not make it past the ink on paper. We are happy to bring you the unbuilt Visbeen Design, Dune Grass.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The best lakeside retreats usually have a stunning waterfront view, outdoor living spaces, and extra room for entertaining guests. The “Dune Grass” has all of these, and more. Along with being the ideal family resort, this home offers the luxury and style of a custom Visbeen Architects home design.<o:p></o:p></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBF29RQWkgtLHmLqiQr7OYLNMFyd0h1WFYpy4ei8xEXlXR5HTaRCF1B2rCjaZ7fXGXi8OUlGf1XdAlr574-pEVrH4c_EmCZIwvJzL_3nRqGUvkt6JwTRraHS2VktkrcmkEAge0U1B1vAe/s1600/Dune+Grass+Front+Sketch-2+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBF29RQWkgtLHmLqiQr7OYLNMFyd0h1WFYpy4ei8xEXlXR5HTaRCF1B2rCjaZ7fXGXi8OUlGf1XdAlr574-pEVrH4c_EmCZIwvJzL_3nRqGUvkt6JwTRraHS2VktkrcmkEAge0U1B1vAe/s1600/Dune+Grass+Front+Sketch-2+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;">Much thought was given to the homeowner’s needs when drawing up these floor plans. The lower level provides wide-open spaces for eating, gathering and relaxing. Expansive patio space is complimented by a screened porch and hearth area for entertaining larger groups. The master suite occupies the south wing of the home, providing a private sanctuary for the home owners. </div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVS3VnYPaL5qi0G8yQ-NwWvvNOv6-qTi3_-Qzi_1Buix2bCgLznHJttIF91uZY-TD3OCd_TFHKRcLNtS-e1WOPjutNSbbXXEOrBVy_xUjA-ODzrDJYl1Gh25gZ077zE2er2BrbvSLwNqW9/s1600/Dune+Grass+Rear+Sketch-2+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVS3VnYPaL5qi0G8yQ-NwWvvNOv6-qTi3_-Qzi_1Buix2bCgLznHJttIF91uZY-TD3OCd_TFHKRcLNtS-e1WOPjutNSbbXXEOrBVy_xUjA-ODzrDJYl1Gh25gZ077zE2er2BrbvSLwNqW9/s1600/Dune+Grass+Rear+Sketch-2+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The theme of the upper level is hospitality. Three guest bedrooms, each with adjoining bathrooms, are connected by a lofted sitting area and office space. Across the way, above the garage, is the private guest apartment. The “Dune Grass” was designed to entertain, leaving no guest without the comforts of home.<o:p></o:p></div></div>

Unbuilt Gems: Dune Grass

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2014 Global Choice Calling for Votes

<div style="text-align: center;">Have you ever seen a home that you absolutely love and think "I really think that home deserves an award". Well it is your lucky day! It is time for you to choose which home you like best and vote for it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are 10 homes is this years competition. Cast your vote for your favorite home in this years American Residential Design Awards competition.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the 4th year we have entered a home into this competition and we are hoping to bring the Global Choice Award for our home design <a href="http://www.visbeen.com/georgetown">Georgetown</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVGascMy4kbE7FroZkwmFzziAhJivXz5nH4_fteoFrcUi6Oiv86pnE359YSN2C2eb-PLXD9k3aJqFyJcdar7lx8TUpfC8lB86eJWOtMQBNNnicvGoogJsm3_y49wbFLmXSQuZvqdHIKyA/s1600/Front+Exterior_061414WCM001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVGascMy4kbE7FroZkwmFzziAhJivXz5nH4_fteoFrcUi6Oiv86pnE359YSN2C2eb-PLXD9k3aJqFyJcdar7lx8TUpfC8lB86eJWOtMQBNNnicvGoogJsm3_y49wbFLmXSQuZvqdHIKyA/s1600/Front+Exterior_061414WCM001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"><u>It is time for you to decide! </u></b></div><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"></span><br /><div><b style="text-align: center;">Step 1: </b><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><a href="http://www.aibd.org/arda/competition/12-global_choice/index.php" style="text-align: center;">Click HERE to be directed to the ARDA website</a><span style="text-align: center;"> where you will find the slideshows for the 2014 Global Choice Entries. </span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Step 2:</b>  Click on the entry that you want to see and you will be redirected to a YouTube page with the slide show.  (HINT: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLF8sIK7Lcg&feature=youtu.be">we are Global-04</a>).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtxqf85Al_6ZtmG4qgzoWqXGNyTSOA0oGj4Me09oxGe0673Q5TzBrK2u4TA88_O5wQoJDXeyzPBvzXocjKrAGPGiNrAJaiEcAQpFr5a5_xqHB-hfHBWOfk7lvvIdr6v_Mdi1Z9yy5Zy_og/s1600/Gllobal+Choice+2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtxqf85Al_6ZtmG4qgzoWqXGNyTSOA0oGj4Me09oxGe0673Q5TzBrK2u4TA88_O5wQoJDXeyzPBvzXocjKrAGPGiNrAJaiEcAQpFr5a5_xqHB-hfHBWOfk7lvvIdr6v_Mdi1Z9yy5Zy_og/s1600/Gllobal+Choice+2014.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Step 3:</b>  <a href="http://www.aibd.org/arda/competition/12-global_choice/index.php">Click HERE</a> or the link at the bottom of the page and cast your vote!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Voting will close on July 31st at midnight.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We would like to thank you all for your votes. Please share the link to the 2014 Global Choice page with the people in your networks and ask them to vote (hopefully for us)!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">If you have any trouble voting on the website you can cast your vote via email directly to the AIBD. Put our entry number Global-04 as the subject and in the body. </span><a href="mailto:ARDA@aibdmember.org" style="color: purple; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">ARDA@aibdmember.org</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">Georgetown Project Team:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Architect:  <a href="http://www.visbeen.com/">Visbeen Architects, Inc. </a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Designer:  <a href="http://www.lowtidedesigns.com/">Sam Liberti, Low Tide Designs</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Developer:  <a href="http://www.davidweekleyhomes.com/new-homes/sc/greater-hilton-head">David Weekly Homes</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Builder & Interior Design:  <a href="http://www.davidweekleyhomes.com/new-homes/sc/greater-hilton-head">Custom Classics</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div></div>

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Product Feature: Phantom Screens

<div style="text-align: center;">Sitting on your porch should be an all day affair, not just a mid day retreat. With summer in full swing and temperatures on the rise we are all spending much more time outdoors to to enjoy the warm summer breezes. In the design industry, we have seen an increasing demand for indoor-outdoor living spaces to be incorporated into the design of homes for entertaining large groups and have found that these spaces are the most functional when they can be seamless between indoors and out. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For projects that require a semi-perminant barrier from the outside we have found <a href="http://www.phantomscreens.com/">Phantom Screens</a> to be a favorite in design for architects, builders and clients alike. <i>Phantom Screens</i> are retractable screens which can be placed over large openings, doors and windows. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>"Phantom Screens exists to positively impact and enrich the lives of our customers". </i></b><br /><b><i>~ Phantom Screens Mission ~</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Why use <i>Phantom screens</i>? They can be used to maintain a seamless design while keeping bugs out and they can provide solar shading to provide added comfort to any outdoor living space. They have also been a staple in the design of the <a href="http://www.tnah.com/showpage_details.aspx?showpageID=11138">NAHB New American Home</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our favorite Phantom Screens products are the <a href="http://www.phantomscreens.com/large-opening/motorized-retractable-screens/">retractable screens</a> which are designed to cover large openings. These screens are used to separate a screened porch and an outdoor patio and with a touch of a button will retract and create a large indoor-outdoor entertaining space. These screens provide protection from insects, shade from the sun without taking anything away from the view. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The screens come in a variety of colors and can be customized to blend with your exterior color scheme and they come in different mesh weights to provide the optimal UV protection for individual preferences.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The best way to beat the heat this summer is with retractable screens from Phantom Screens!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">By design, these Visbeen Architects homes have utilized Phantom Screens to enhance the functionality of the homes they belong to. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFUVCFZBV7nvtwmWJ86sL7Xy97QNdm5njVhrABl3HgzB7wBX4OzZ5e20LIwHWe9GfSTCTBOWQTvewFXoavMbMpuWWuYmSqiNriVhJsO0mbXBvVtOPAAO20LTa_WlsS0SXiqhsa9oJJwn4d/s1600/Screened+in+Porch_Scott-Christopher-0441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFUVCFZBV7nvtwmWJ86sL7Xy97QNdm5njVhrABl3HgzB7wBX4OzZ5e20LIwHWe9GfSTCTBOWQTvewFXoavMbMpuWWuYmSqiNriVhJsO0mbXBvVtOPAAO20LTa_WlsS0SXiqhsa9oJJwn4d/s1600/Screened+in+Porch_Scott-Christopher-0441.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><i> The Phantom screens on the Hasserton allow the home owners to utilize this three season porch with uninterrupted views of the lake. </i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxOnLrQgup-euJcSUlXz-M358zffvVaRkRKEVomzPkHvbXt7dHuiGPQOoS9jHB-YbaF1fk6mi6Pa-nglzW73_qvJNwd__T9fzRqABSZEmx1JVegQ5EeFf9I2K9tPVNDBmYjTM___ZUhQy/s1600/IMG_1600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxOnLrQgup-euJcSUlXz-M358zffvVaRkRKEVomzPkHvbXt7dHuiGPQOoS9jHB-YbaF1fk6mi6Pa-nglzW73_qvJNwd__T9fzRqABSZEmx1JVegQ5EeFf9I2K9tPVNDBmYjTM___ZUhQy/s1600/IMG_1600.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i> The screens on our Stockton design allow for a full view of the Fairways. </i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_koSFAljhceWX718ZOKXKPikTLHnV8yaCgKTg3CGQKBnteZAKvBxYDbyayy7ny5WjI7ryr-tYQ1yjhAtXLv7z7rQlAw-3BuC05yXqN2eEyN4HUvE6el7KSRvPz1zKVU-3DhaGbprXziX/s1600/DH2008-9325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_koSFAljhceWX718ZOKXKPikTLHnV8yaCgKTg3CGQKBnteZAKvBxYDbyayy7ny5WjI7ryr-tYQ1yjhAtXLv7z7rQlAw-3BuC05yXqN2eEyN4HUvE6el7KSRvPz1zKVU-3DhaGbprXziX/s1600/DH2008-9325.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <i>Stafford has screens that offer a full view of the pool and give the residents an extra large entertainment space perfect for pool parties and cookouts. </i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy7ffU5hsiVJFMXpxVPJioyIUYQAF5TyA0XVsELXTirzBrXHsnDrieLEirEMhsnHwiVrxG277wzfYlQNDvAGXE1vIQ01iwQ1qdsxEQSVlzanOpCqWePKHeOKK95hDDYITcxkrkIOOzOx8Z/s1600/IMG_9871+Final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy7ffU5hsiVJFMXpxVPJioyIUYQAF5TyA0XVsELXTirzBrXHsnDrieLEirEMhsnHwiVrxG277wzfYlQNDvAGXE1vIQ01iwQ1qdsxEQSVlzanOpCqWePKHeOKK95hDDYITcxkrkIOOzOx8Z/s1600/IMG_9871+Final.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>The Phantom Screens on Kearney Hill allow for panoramic views of the lake. ,</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd5TwIvru-5M99QDJfYRNd3M3fu4-KZoWHOkXWXsJxio20pUzEi9IheMUQ41BzIlLMROdYRT-kuOTr6U81_xbH9MVJU1tlK1zoWJkeu6jOSAounlu4L4Vs8KHUhmWHeePuE_q6F9zlviVL/s1600/BoshovenExt_11b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd5TwIvru-5M99QDJfYRNd3M3fu4-KZoWHOkXWXsJxio20pUzEi9IheMUQ41BzIlLMROdYRT-kuOTr6U81_xbH9MVJU1tlK1zoWJkeu6jOSAounlu4L4Vs8KHUhmWHeePuE_q6F9zlviVL/s1600/BoshovenExt_11b.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a></div><i> With retracted screens, the patio with seating for 4 doubles for the owners of the Clareville. </i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcM9tqlyjDONA7AjeglKheZv_POs2XZAdUU7HgYJ2wvKrKGGsYBF4iGFNysGSHySIsEc7KTo5wgbWP38odoaUJ1vxaOXFmxPNT5TwtX6G-A6FCOUE2waMqcq0qGbdWN6gNggqO572DAVxW/s1600/BoshovenExt_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcM9tqlyjDONA7AjeglKheZv_POs2XZAdUU7HgYJ2wvKrKGGsYBF4iGFNysGSHySIsEc7KTo5wgbWP38odoaUJ1vxaOXFmxPNT5TwtX6G-A6FCOUE2waMqcq0qGbdWN6gNggqO572DAVxW/s1600/BoshovenExt_9.jpg" width="494" /></a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you have considered adding an indoor-outdoor living space to your home and would like sum and insect protection, look no further than Phantom Screens. To see more products that phantom Screens has to offer visit their <a href="http://www.phantomscreens.com/">website</a>. </div>

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Design Challenges: Designing an Award Winning Home

<div style="text-align: center;">Not all homes are a walk in the park to design. There are hurdles that have to be jumped through, sometimes the neighborhood association has strict design regulations, the client may have a particular architectural style and design taste that is out of their budget or it is simply the lot that the home is being designed on is almost impossible to work with. Designing homes that have difficult parameters is not all bad. This challenges the architect to be creative and come up with an innovative design which may lead to something that has never been done before.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wayne Visbeen has had many design challenges set before him by clients but the challenge is what makes it fun. Thus the result usually means happy clients and quite often an award winning home is born.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Winners of the <a href="http://www.nahb.org/">NAHB</a>, <a href="http://www.bestinamericanlivingawards.com/showpage_details.aspx?showpageID=9520">Best in American Living Awards (BALA)</a> in their respective categories, these homes which were designed by <a href="http://www.visbeen.com/">Visbeen Architects</a> all presented their one unique set of design challenges that has helped them stand out. </div><br /><div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"> The Warren is a home located in the heart of a historic neighborhood where the architectural style tends toward craftsman, tudor, shingle style and georgian. The lot was a typical infill lot, 75' wide by 145' deep and the home owners wanted to keep the home under 3000 sq ft.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3AVHMX3JrEUSlvJ-Z0RUgKhXSqOo3Cg3GZ9kGbdtmjihRNb36L7_EBcZotGsHP32g2DgBPMJBGNA97wppp3iiT6UnQ91y5eofWDV5SMdO7_q1QBMw9crMO3MrwEUP9qtBrqCeQZpH6jox/s1600/Front+C93A0625-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3AVHMX3JrEUSlvJ-Z0RUgKhXSqOo3Cg3GZ9kGbdtmjihRNb36L7_EBcZotGsHP32g2DgBPMJBGNA97wppp3iiT6UnQ91y5eofWDV5SMdO7_q1QBMw9crMO3MrwEUP9qtBrqCeQZpH6jox/s1600/Front+C93A0625-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><a href="http://www.visbeen.com/warren-gallery">Warren</a></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Best in the Midwest • Platinum</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One-of-a-Kind Home (up to 4,000 sq ft) • Platinum</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Built by <a href="http://www.insigniahomes.us/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;">Insignia Homes</a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Interior Design by <a href="http://www.francescaowings.com/" style="color: #009eb8; display: inline; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">Francesca Owings Interiors</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Tupelo was designed with abundant waterfront views in mind. However, a beachfront lot can present challenges of its own, this one in particular is a 20' grade change from the front entrance to the walkout to the beach. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2AMX85xPM9pie4VEG_Tw_Y4M-8hDU--1lWXP2RyMkBelQ-UZ6TgElGHHx2eQTkGC2_AqSFBc97HG0PgLZ5A183Nbz1XcC98GfZjK_QU_hBdsBAZ1NlnhyEe-acdT6eSZFPoKuh3MhgDz9/s1600/Exterior+Rear_C93A1501-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2AMX85xPM9pie4VEG_Tw_Y4M-8hDU--1lWXP2RyMkBelQ-UZ6TgElGHHx2eQTkGC2_AqSFBc97HG0PgLZ5A183Nbz1XcC98GfZjK_QU_hBdsBAZ1NlnhyEe-acdT6eSZFPoKuh3MhgDz9/s1600/Exterior+Rear_C93A1501-1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <b style="color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.visbeen.com/tupelo-gallery">Tupelo</a></b></span></div><div style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Detached Home 3001-4000 sq ft, Home Built for Sale • Gold</span></div><div style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Project Team:</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Builder:  </span><a href="http://www.mikeschaapbuilders.com/" style="color: #009eb8; display: inline; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">Mike Schaap Builders</a></div><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Interior Designer & Merchandiser:  <a href="http://www.benchmarkwoodstudio.com/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;">Benchmark Wood Studio</a></span></div></div><div style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Developer:  <a href="http://www.erealestatefirm.com/agent_chad.iml" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;">Chad VanHorn</a></span></div><div style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Land Planner:  <a href="http://www.debestinc.com/" style="color: #009eb8; display: inline; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">Debest Landscaping</a></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This lakefront home was designed to capture the best views of the lake. Easy enough, until you add in two families that desire to have dual master suites both with a spectacular view and separate spaces for their kids. The product is the Allenwood. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis6vb_W1g30khRsZQwaPorkBs-rypYkaerP5XRp7SOKYrRErE0yhqsO2AE_FTGg-1pL6s9h9xzob97iPhJ3OEMd0OeO8SYw7oQAC5pJsdCJkkoazQAUdPfWjad6RwkURHvh_svejBdegf3/s1600/Exterior+Rear_Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis6vb_W1g30khRsZQwaPorkBs-rypYkaerP5XRp7SOKYrRErE0yhqsO2AE_FTGg-1pL6s9h9xzob97iPhJ3OEMd0OeO8SYw7oQAC5pJsdCJkkoazQAUdPfWjad6RwkURHvh_svejBdegf3/s1600/Exterior+Rear_Cover.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><div style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: right;"><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.visbeen.com/allenwood-gallery">Allenwood</a></span></b></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b></b></span></div></div><div style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: right;"><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Silver for One-of-a-Kind Custom or Spec Home up to 4000  sq ft</span></div></div><div style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: right;"><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Project Team:</span></div></div><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: right;"><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Builder:  </span><a href="http://ashbycustomhomes.com/" style="color: #009eb8; display: inline; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">Ashby Builders </a></div></div><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: right;"><div style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Interior Designer:  <a href="http://www.interiordesigngrandrapids.com/" style="color: #009eb8; display: inline; outline: none; text-decoration: none;">Francesca Owings</a></span></div></div></div></div>

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