The New American Home 2009

The 26th annual show home rejuvenates modern single-family living by combining contemporary lines, comfortable living spaces, and an impressive level of environmental consciousness.

The New American Home 2009 rejuvenates modern single-family living with a balance of contemporary lines and comfortable living spaces with an impressive level of environmental consciousness.

Living the Vision

BUILDER’s newest show home combines affordable construction, quality design, and sustainability.

The New American Home 2008

NAHB's 2008 Show Home

With authentic detailing and conveniences to suit the modern boomer, this stately Gulf Coast plantation home brings a fresh look to Orlando’s luxury market.

Tradewinds: Builder's 2008 Show Home

Builder’s 2008 show home marries classical architectural principles with high-performance building systems.

Of course, post-industrial houses do have their benefits (indoor plumbing, beer fridges, hi-def surround sound), so the task becomes figuring out how to integrate antiquity’s greatest green lessons into designs that meet the lifestyle demands of today. That is what Tradewinds, our show home for the 2008 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla., set out to do.

The New American Home 2007

Show home models the best of contemporary housing design and new urbanism.

Set on a prime piece of ground on the southern edge of the Lake Eola historic district in downtown Orlando, Fla., with a view of the city's signature water feature, the three-story, 5,283-square-foot house is a legitimate and welcome addition to the neighborhood.

The In Sync Home: Builder's 2007 show home

Old World elegance meets modern convenience in BUILDER's 2007 show home.

Modern life moves at warp speed, and each day is an exercise in controlled chaos. The desire for a simpler existence is ever present in our juggling of personal, family, and business commitments. Home is sought out as a spot for refuge and rejuvenation—the place we go to recharge our batteries and soothe our souls.