April's BUILDER Magazine Celebrates 30 Years With A Look At The Future of Housing
This month, BUILDER kicks off its 30th anniversary with expert opinions on the future of housing and coverage of the 2008 Watermark Awards for kitchen and bath design.
Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 29, 2008 -- This month, BUILDER kicks off its 30th anniversary with expert opinions on the future of housing and coverage of the 2008 Watermark Awards for kitchen and bath design. The recent housing market decline has discouraged many builders from looking too far forward. BUILDER's cover story, "Vision Quest," can help them prepare for the years to come.
In "Vision Quest," nine futurists predict what builders can expect from the housing market 30 years from now. Homes will likely need to accommodate multiple families, as more young adults are priced out of the housing market. Builders should also expect sustainability to become more than a buzzword.
"Builders will need to address demographic and generational shifts," says BUILDER's Editor in Chief, Denise Dersin. "For example, young people currently interested in living in urban areas will likely move to the suburbs as their needs change over the years."
BUILDER's annual Watermark Awards honor excellence in kitchen and bath design. In "The 2008 Watermark Awards," BUILDER reveals the latest crop of stunning kitchen and bath designs. Watermark entries are judged on innovation in floor plan efficiency, creative use of materials and interior design.
Many builders returned to the basics in this year's Watermark Awards, with kitchen and bath features that celebrate simplicity and efficiency. Overall, builders favored glass, metal, wood and stone, with many Watermark Award-winners choosing clean lines and natural finishes for their kitchen and bath designs.
Online, BUILDER celebrates 30 years as the housing market's premier publication by launching a redesigned Web site and access to the full collection of anniversary articles. For more BUILDER features, past BUILDER issues and other information, visit BuilderOnline.com.
About Hanley Wood
Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media and information company serving housing and construction. Through four operating divisions, the company produces award-winning magazines and Web sites, marquee trade shows and events, rich data and custom marketing solutions. The company also is North America's leading publisher of home plans. Hanley Wood Business Media (Washington, D.C.), publishes 36 award-winning residential and commercial construction titles, including BUILDER, REMODELING, CUSTOM HOME, CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION and residential architect. Hanley Wood Business Media also offers the construction industry's foremost collection of Web sites, including BUILDER ONLINE, REMODELING ONLINE, and ebuild, the comprehensive online guide to building products, as well as the largest collection of house plans online through eplans.com and Dream Home Source.
Founded in 1976, Hanley Wood is a $250 million company owned by affiliates of JPMorgan Partners, LLC. CCMP Capital Advisors manages the Hanley Wood investment for JPMorgan Partners.
###
Post Comment:
Trackback URL: http://ca.prweb.com/pingpr.php/Q291cC1JbnNlLVNxdWEtTG92ZS1GYWx1LVplcm8=
Bookmark -
Del.icio.us |
Digg |
Furl It |
Spurl |
RawSugar |
Simpy |
Shadows |
Blink It |
My Web
|
Share The News
Submit this press release easily to any of these major bookmarking and social media sites.