Disrupting Home Building: The Rise of IC Outsiders
Industrial construction applied in state-of-the-art, vertically integrated manufacturing facilities is the future of the built environment
Scientists Create the First Transparent Solar Panels
The creation of window-like solar panels could mean a wider rollout and solar energy usage—once…
The Technological Evolution of Tiny Homes
A need or want for a tiny home may seem to counter recent homebuyer trends, but Fast Company says…
(Still) Waiting for the Home Building Technology Revolution
Claims about how new and impressive technologies will revolutionize product and process in home building are nothing new. So why don’t they work?
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Innovation
Margaret Whelan on How Capital Is Fueling Innovation
Investment banker Margaret Whelan talks about labor constraints and how access to capital is fueling innovation in a home building industry not typically known for it
Project Management
The Importance of Making Data Use More Efficient
Information rendered as structured data, aggregated from multiple sources, and organized in a common data environment could be a key differentiator for builders
Planning + Development
This Agrihood Connects Suburban Living and Agriculture
One Canadian developer has owned 500 acres of agricultural land in Vancouver since 1989 but remained unsure of what to do with it until now.
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Pandemic Makes Way for Futuristic Home Products
The effects of the pandemic will long stay with the housing industry.
Off-Site Construction
How Builders Intend to Use Off-Site Methods in 5 Years
In just one year, an increasing number of builders reported intent to utilize off-site construction within the next five years.
Net Zero
Housing's Now: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home is proof that combining high performance and market appeal is a recipe for success in today’s competitive production environment.
Net Zero
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Comfort Solution
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home took a team approach to conquer aggressive performance and cost goals and deliver optimum indoor comfort.
Energy Efficiency
Are Clean-Energy Prefab Homes the Future?
Two former luxury home builders are now founders of a prefab company that ensures affordability and sustainability from its homes.
Sales + Marketing Trends
No In-Person Crowds? Use Tech to Produce Virtual Events
A look at how home builders are adapting their sales and marketing strategies during the pandemic using social media and virtual meetings
Off-Site Construction
Interested in Off-Site Construction?
Curious about how off-site construction could help the industry?
