Design Bites Library
The Design Bites webinar series offers bite‑sized, 15‑minute presentations on the hottest design topics from kitchens and small spaces to curb appeal, floor plans, and more.
2025
Behind the Design - What You Don’t See Matters
October 2025: Design matters, but the bones behind the fixtures matter as much, often more. As Jim Schneider, Managing Partner at Schneider Construction LLC, puts it: build a home whose systems “talk” like a symphony, so the structure supports the finishes rather than hiding behind them.
Behind the Design
September 2025: Behind the Design uncovers the ideas and philosophies that drive great residential design from timeless principles to evolving cultural influences revealing the “why” behind the homes we create and experience. Featuring Brandon Bryant, Partner at Alair Homes | Red Tree, this session offers a thoughtful look at the intentional thinking that shapes meaningful, enduring design.
The Art of the Outside: Design Insights on Elevations that Inspire
August 2025: Learn how to elevate curb appeal through thoughtful exterior design with Deryl Patterson of Housing Design Matters. This recorded session offers practical tips on proportions, materials, and rooflines, ideal for architects, designers, and builders looking to create standout elevations.
From Dream to Disaster: How to Spot a Failing Remodel
July 2025: In this episode, Leo Lantz of Leo Lantz Construction, Inc., a leading NAHB Remodeler, reveals the classic warning signs that a project is headed for the nightmare file. You’ll walk away with a practical punch-list of red flags to watch for before things go off track.
The Top 10 Architectural Movements to Watch in 2025
June 2025: Join Erin Hurley, Business Development Director at KGA Studio Architects, to explore 2025's top home design trends—right-sizing, resilience, and wellness. Learn how thoughtful design is driving buyer decisions in a changing market.
Climate-Change Responsive Design
May 2025: In this episode, you’ll hear from renowned architect Peter Pfeiffer as he dives into a thought-provoking discussion on the urgent shifts in design, mindset, and aesthetics needed to shape climate-responsive architecture for the 21st century.
Square Foot Superstars: Mastering the Bathroom
April 2025: In this episode, discover how to stay ahead of trends and transform small bathrooms into a standout feature that can be the ultimate selling point for any home!
Design and Product Highlights from IBS 2025
March 2025: In this episode, get a fast-paced recap of IBS! Discover the 2025 Design Trends driving product launches and explore new products aligned with these trends.
Designing for Natural and Free Energy: What was Old is New Again
2024
Envisioning Success with Tomorrow’s Buyers
December 2024: Join us for a fast-paced session designed to help builders stay ahead of the curve by exploring progressive interior design trends emerging from cutting-edge residential styles.
Designing Health and Wellness into New Homes
November 2024: Join Marla Esser Cloos, Principal at Green Homes Coach, as she uses the example of a recent client’s custom home build to show how a home can be designed to support the health and wellness of its dwellers.
Pioneering Next-Level Sustainability with BioArchitecture
October 2024: Join speaker Irena Skoda of Irene Skoda Design + Build and discover BioArchitecture’s holistic approach to home design, which promotes a deeper connection with the Earth and a more sustainable future.
The Secret to Enhancing Your Home’s Curb Appeal
September 2024: Join expert Jamie Walker, President, Walker Home Design, and explore strategies for creating house plans that are cost-effective, functional and visually appealing. Come prepared to think differently and learn how to design homes that are more attractive, less wasteful and more practical for your clients.
Architectural Elevations: Best Practices and Common Mistakes
August 2024: In this month’s episode, Thomas Kopf showcases examples of well-crafted illustrations and supplementary information that streamline the review process. Learn why it’s crucial for built homes to match the approved elevations.
Architectural Predictions for 2024
July 2024: Buckle up for this quick hitting design bites session on what is in, what is out, and what is new. From exterior elevations and emerging design aesthetics to architectural expression within floorplans.
Designing to Meet Diversity
June 2024: In this month’s Design Bite, we'll explore three design principles to broaden your home’s appeal to non-traditional buyers: ethnic preferences, single-parent households, and elevation preferences.
Unveiling Trends: Best in American Living Design Insights
May 2024: Whether you’'re a seasoned designer seeking fresh inspiration or an enthusiast eager to stay ahead of the curve, this presentation offers a comprehensive glimpse into the diverse and dynamic landscape of residential design trends.
Graceful Living: Tour Your Ideal Retirement Haven
April 2024: Come and take a tour from the curb, through the building and into the livable environment for a prospective “aging in place” client.
Design and Product Highlights from IBS 2024
March 2024: In this short, fast-paced recap of IBS, you’ll learn the 2024 Design Trends that are shaping product launches, as well as see new products that support these trends.
Suburban Synergy: Crafting a Successful Mixed-Use Community
January 2024: This presentation will focus on how introducing human-scaled community design, as well as innovative and architecturally interesting housing, can help alleviate the challenges that higher density communities are often associated with.