To show what modular construction can offer veterans, South Carolina-based veterans’ organization Purple Heart Homes teamed up with residential building product manufacturers from across the U.S. to construct a fully accessible modular home on the National Mall in Washington D.C. in just five days. The home was part of the 2026 HUD Innovative Housing Showcase, which featured a “Made in America” theme.

For the 2026 HUD Innovative Showcase, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development brought together American builders, manufacturers, and other organizations to present housing solutions, expand housing supply, reduce construction costs, and create new pathways to homeownership.

Additionally, building product manufacturers donated materials for the project that address common challenges, such as rising energy codes, extreme weather events, and a tight labor supply. One of those building product manufacturers was Owens Corning.

“As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, Owens Corning and The Owens Corning Foundation are honored to continue our involvement with Purple Heart Homes,” says Abby Donnell, Owens Corning Foundation administrator. “Similar to the National Roof Deployment Program that Owens Corning launched in 2016, this initiative is a way to give back to the veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country.”

The project also offered members of the public a chance to get involved. Through supervised volunteer opportunities, a select number of National Mall visitors could experience the work of skilled tradespeople while giving back to a veteran through hands-on service.