We are proud to announce that we have officially launched the new DesignLens™ website. We’ve completely rebuilt and redesigned the website from the ground up. It makes navigating and searching through projects, images, and floor plans quicker and easier than ever.
Check out the brand new website.
Where Great Design, Research and Profitability Converge
We are committed to helping DesignLens members create great designs that:
- delight your customers,
- inspire your team members, and
- reward your shareholders
Online Image Tours and Analysis of Great Communities
DesignLens is the building industry’s resource for innovative design solutions loved by both builders and homeowners:
- Model homes
- Master-planned communities
- Historical neighborhoods
- Town/commercial centers
The numerous communities and developments depicted on DesignLens have been chosen for their innovations in architecture, design, land planning, and/or historical significance.
Monthly Publication of 8 Innovative Communities
New communities and topics featured each month include:
- 6 new home projects
- 1 masterplan
- 1 historical neighborhood
Each community includes:
- Photo tour with narration and analysis
- Site plan
- Floor plans
- Project stats
- Included features
- Consultant information
A Photo Library of Inspiring Designs
You can search the over 25,000 images stored in the DesignLens archives by:
- Architectural styles
- Density per acre
- Exterior features
- House widths
- Housing types
- Interior details
- Lot size
- Regions
- Square footages
DesignLens also provides communication tools that let you share this valuable information with clients and colleagues:
- Create slideshows for design boards and presentations
- Share images and ideas with clients from remote locations
- Make folders of your favorite product solutions
Exclusive Invitation to the
Housing Design Summit
Where Great Design, Research, and Profitability Converge
The 2020 conference summary and content is exclusive to attendees and DesignLens members. If you want a copy of the 2020 conference summary and access to all the downloadable slides please reach out to Jenni Lantz at jlantz@realestateconsulting.com.
Interested in attending next year’s Housing Design Summit?
If you have any questions about our 2020 Housing Design Summit and how you can attend, please contact Kathy Ayuyao, Director at (949) 870-1219 or by email.
For customized design insight for your community, contact any of our consulting leaders:



Chris Porter
Senior Vice President, Chief Demographer











Kristin Matthews
Senior Manager, Consulting

Matt Billingsley
Associate, Consulting
Mikaela Sharp
Manager, Trends and Innovation


Stephannie Zarate
Associate, Consulting

Todd Tomalak
Principal, Building Products
Will Frank
Senior Vice President, Consulting