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Builder and Developer Magazine •

An Enchanting Oceanfront Gem - Builder and Developer Magazine

Blue Heron’s luxury biophilic design is easily recognizable in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. While known as a high-end custom homebuilder in Nevada, the Blue Heron team turned their creativity southwest. The builder completed their first custom project in San Diego. That region became home to the builder’s second Californian project: Ora. 
Ora is an 8,878-square-foot, four-level residence located along La Jolla’s bluffs. The builder describes it as a coveted oceanfront pearl. 
Blue Heron is k...
Green Home Builder •

Connecting Nature in an Unconventional Build - Green Home Builder

To ASSEMBLY Architecture + Build, sustainability is a fundamental feature in how the team designs and constructs every home. 
“Our philosophy is simple: design and build beautiful green homes and have clear communication with a high level of collaboration throughout the process,” said Lily Aksan, Digital Marketing Lead at ASSEMBLY Architecture + Build. “We are a small, tight-knit team that has a true interest in creating the best possible homes for the people who live in them.” 
The tight-knit t...
Builder and Developer Magazine •

Drawing Inspiration from California’s History - Builder and Developer Magazine

In 1932, architect Cliff May blended Spanish colonial haciendas with casual indoor-outdoor living in San Diego, Calif., marking the birth of the state’s first ranch-style home. Tailored to California’s hot climate, the homes are known for their open layouts and low-pitched roofs, meant to be comfortable and maintainable. 
Channelling the regional vernacular ranch-style heritage, The Santa Barbara Polo Residences Plan 8A is a high-end home inspired by historic architecture and outdoor connectivit...
Builder and Developer Magazine •

Building in Malibu’s Coastal Bluffs - Builder and Developer Magazine

Tucked away in the coastal bluffs of Malibu, Calif., sits Paradise Cove, the embodiment of strategic architecture and oceanfront luxury. Built by Scott Halley & Associates and designed by Studio Bracket, the project was designed to exist harmoniously with the environment. 
The 9,392-square-foot, two-story custom home exercises careful detailing for California’s seasonal heatwaves and marine layer. To complement the home’s advanced architecture, the interior is an artistic blend of coastal design...
Residential Contractor •

Responding to Georgia’s Evolving Buyer - Residential Contractor

Thirty years ago in Atlanta, Clark Harris worked in new home construction, specializing in carpentry and millwork. His passion for remodeling surfaced from his direct contact with clients. He realized that he enjoyed transforming old spaces into new ones that could improve his clients’ lives. 
Harris founded Innovative Design + Build in 2000 with that passion in mind. 
“After 26 years, I feel we still have the same core values and beliefs that we did when I founded the company: communication, co...
American Infrastructure •

Fulton County’s Most Ambitious Project - American Infrastructure

For half a century, Fulton County has operated a water treatment facility at Big Creek, a 26.5-mile-long stream in Forsyth and Fulton counties in Georgia. Originally built in 1971, the Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) treated 750,000 gallons of water per day when it first began operation. 
By 2017, the Big Creek WRF was approaching the end of its design life cycle, prompting the need for a more reliable, higher-performing and expandable facility. 
The new Big Creek WRF Expansion not on...
Builder and Developer Magazine •

Redefining the Single-Story Home Design - Builder and Developer Magazine

Tri Pointe Homes continues to set the standard for high-quality houses
For 17 years, Tri Pointe Homes has built 330 neighborhoods and 15 master planned communities, winning over 270 separate awards for its innovative builds. 
Tri Pointe Homes’ innovative design is reflected in Carlisle Ridge Plan 2, a single-story 3,447-square-foot home designed to blend outdoor living with high-end luxury. Located in Las Vegas, Carlisle Ridge Plan 2 was honored with an Award of Merit and is nominated for the G...
American Infrastructure •

Improving Mobility and Connectivity Across Rural Virginia - American Infrastructure

Virginia’s Corridor Q Route 460/121, also known as Corridor Q, marks the beginning of a new era for Buchanan County’s transportation. 
Corridor Q consists of Poplar Creek Phases A and B. Poplar Creek Phase A is a 2.61-mile-long, four-lane highway, providing a modern, safe transit system and improving interstate commerce. Its completion improved access and connection to the state of Kentucky and within Buchanan and Dickenson counties. 
The project is part of a much larger effort to connect rural...
Builder and Developer Magazine •

Luxurious Lakeside Living - Builder and Developer Magazine

Waterford Homes, a custom homebuilder, turns everyday living into something extraordinary. By combining timeless architectural designs, premium materials and meticulous attention to detail, the builder creates spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful. Since 1991, the company strives to build elevated luxury homes with features that are tailored to the unique lifestyles and needs of each of their clients. 
Waterford Homes, based in Atlanta, prides their building philosophy as client-dr...
Builder and Developer Magazine •

Blue Heron Redefines Building in Vegas - Builder and Developer Magazine

Tyler Jones founded Blue Heron with a vision to redefine luxury living in the desert, recognizing an opportunity to move beyond traditional homebuilding. He created a design-driven company rooted in modern architecture, environmental responsiveness and experiential living. The idea was to create a homebuilding company centered around innovation, craftsmanship and deep connection to the Las Vegas landscape. 
Blue Heron’s building philosophy is rooted in what the company refers to as “Vegas Modern...
Builder and Developer Magazine •

Designing for Livability - Builder and Developer Magazine

Risewell Homes is ranked among the top 25 homebuilders in the United States, this is for good reason. In May 2025, an acquisition brought together and unified two builders, New Home Company and Landsea Homes, into what is now Risewell Homes. The company launched on Dec. 1, 2025 as a new, national brand, built on decades of combined experience and trust of more than 20,000 homebuyers. 
“Our goal is simple: To deliver a homebuying experience rooted in trust, care and long-term relationships,” said...
XSTSY MEDIA •

Know Your Rights Against Ice

This email was provided by a student from CWSL.
Following the January 2025 rescission of sensitive location policies, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can now legally conduct enforcement actions on U.S. college campuses, public and private institutions alike. Agents may enter public areas without a warrant to detain students or staff, while non-public areas, such as dorms or offices, require a judicial warrant.
In response, many universities and colleges have established procedures an...
American Infrastructure •

Hydropower: A Sustainable Energy Solution - American Infrastructure

Hydropower is a renewable, sustainable energy source that generates electricity by using the natural flow of moving water to spin turbines, accounting for more than 14% of global electricity generation.
The birth of the modern hydropower turbine began in the mid-1700s with the revolutionary Architecture Hydraulique, covering the design of water pumps, mills, harbors and fountains. It was among the first works to apply integral calculus to technical engineering problems. 
Fast forward to 1880, a...
American Infrastructure •

Upgrading Century-Old Water Infrastructure - American Infrastructure

For over a century, the City of San Luis Obispo’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) played a vital role in protecting public health, promoting sustainability and preserving the local environment. The WRRF serves more than 47,000 residents and treats an average of 5 million gallons of wastewater daily. 
As one of the first wastewater treatment plants in California, the WRRF has continually evolved to meet the needs of a growing community. The most recent evolution to the facility was the SL...
Builder and Developer Magazine •

From Humble Beginnings to Luxury Estates - Builder and Developer Magazine

As one of the most respected builders in the Washington metropolitan area, northern Virginia-based TriCrest Homes is known for innovative design and construction excellence. Much of the builder’s emphasis is put into preconstruction of projects, with construction managed through multiple levels to ensure that each home adheres to the company’s high standards and exceeds client expectations. 
“At TriCrest, we’re entrusted with our clients’ time and resources,” said Chris Soteropoulos, founder of...
Builder and Developer Magazine •

Luxury meets wellness - Builder and Developer Magazine

Tri Pointe Homes builds with longevity in mind, adhering to their responsibility to manufacture homes with what they call HEART values: Humility, Empowerment, Authenticity, Results and Team. For more than 15 years, the company has built 330 neighborhoods and 15 masterplanned communities, winning over 270 separate awards while supporting more than 150 community causes. 
The builder incorporates smart technology into luxury community homes with a focus on wellness within design, attesting to their...
Builder and Developer Magazine •

Alpine architecture blended with modernism - Builder and Developer Magazine

Loudermilk Homes is one of the leading custom luxury design and build firms across Georgia and North Carolina, a testament seen in their three custom homes located in the Saratay Falls community of Cashiers, N.C., Each of the three homes were designed to capture the rustic elements of the mountains in Cashiers, creating an aesthetic that is both rugged and lavish. 
The builder was named a finalist for the Custom Home Builder of the Year award by the National Association of Home Builder’s Nationa...
Green Home Builder •

Award-Winning Sustainability - Green Home Builder

Sweet Fern in Asheville, N.C., designed by Alair Asheville | Red Tree is excelling the standard for sustainable home building. The project was designed to blend with nature, reflecting the builder’s philosophy of designing with thoughtfulness and practicality. The builder’s dedication to turn challenges into creative solutions resulted in Sweet Fern winning the 2025 Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Building Excellence Award for Custom for Buyer Award. 
“At the heart of every pro...
Green Home Builder •

Award-Winning Net-Zero Smart Home - Green Home Builder

Fairway’s Edge, an award-winning home built by Urban NW Homes in Camas, Wash., sets a new standard for green building and healthy-living. The project is a blend of durability, smart technology and state-of-the-art design. 
“Sustainability isn’t a trend for us; it’s a responsibility,” said Urban NW Homes Owner Jerud Martin. “[Fairway’s Edge] is a home that is energy-smart, healthy, resilient and thoughtfully designed for long-term living.” 
Urban NW Homes was named Builder of the Year for 2025 by...
Biohack Yourself •

Taylor Moore: The Path Towards Self-love and Improvement · Biohack Yourself

Taylor Moore is bringing her passion for health and enthusiasm for journalism to the Biohack Yourself Media team.

A Los Angeles-based media personality, her journalistic experience across television, social media, print, and radio has allowed her to become a well-rounded multimedia reporter and self-proclaimed “one-woman show.” She can self-produce, film, write, and edit her own materials. She has reported on several beats, from hard news to health, as well as entertainment and sports.

Taylor...
XSTSY MEDIA •

Situationships, high school sweethearts and more: Love Letters #1

Navigating relationships is never easy. From forming new connections, establishing long lasting friendships or to maintaining a healthy romance; It can leave you with all of the feels and even more questions. We definitely do not have all of the answers, and sometimes we desperately need advice.
XSTSY MEDIA introduces “Love Letters with Dr. Liz.” In this multiple-part series, News/Life Editor, Taylor Moore will meet with licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Elizabeth James, affectionatel...
XSTSY MEDIA •

Taylor’s creamy pesto pasta topped with honey glazed salmon

Do you see how much seasoning there is? Make sure you cover the salmon in the seasonings from head to toe. I always disclose that I never measure my seasonings. I use my boyfriend as my handy-dandy taste-tester. If he tells me it needs more flavor, then I add more. So go ahead and use the test-taste method. If you think it needs a little more spice, don’t be shy to add more, flavor never hurt anyone.
Set your salmon aside because it’s time to jump back to our pasta. You’re going to be doing a...
XSTSY MEDIA •

A walk down slasher lane: Where “Halloween” was born

In 1978, future filmmaker, composer and producer John Carpenter was a young man who had just finished filming his low budget, independent slasher film titled “Halloween.” Little did he know that the movie would become a boxoffice hit, grossing $47 million domestically and $70 million worldwide. Years later, Michael Myers returns to the theaters and drive-ins annually to scare horror buffs, like myself, and continues to remain a staple in the horror genre.
In case you have been living under a r...
XSTSY MEDIA •

Witches and Slashers and Clowns, OH MY: Halloween Horror Nights is Back to Terrify Hollywood

It’s that time of year again; Halloween Horror Nights takes over Universal Studios Hollywood with more scares than ever before. And I really do mean that.
As a lifelong horror fan and annual attendee of Universal’s Horror Nights, I can say that this year’s lineup was possibly the best out of the five years I’ve gone so far. 
Featuring big headlining mazes like Five Nights at Freddy’s, Poltergeist, Jason’s Universe (from the Friday the 13th Franchise) and Terrifier, as well as a handful of Unive...
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