Utah Passes Bill to Regulate Modular Construction at the State Level
Goals for housing innovation and affordability meet in the Utah's passage of a new bill that establishes a statewide modular construction program
Ivory Innovations Announces 25 Finalists for the 2024 Ivory Prize
The finalists for the prize demonstrate innovative, scalable solutions for advancing housing affordability
AI in Home Building ... What Now? What Next?
Artificial intelligence is coming to home building. How can builders use AI in new-home construction? Start with this primer
AI Glossary for Home Builders: Artificial Intelligence Terms Explained
A quick guide to some key terms you'll hear used when talking about artificial intelligence
Here's Where AI Is Making Inroads in Homes and the Housing Industry
Industry pros weigh in on how artificial intelligence is changing the way they do business and enhancing life at home for their clients
What's Standing in the Way of Home Builders Adopting Off-Site Methods?
Findings from Home Innovation Research Labs show home builders continue to embrace the status quo when it comes to adopting new methods, but results vary by builder type and region
Social Media Influences Homebuying And Home Improvement Projects
Photo-driven social media platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram make it really easy to envy your neighbors and friends.
…Start-Up Company Develops Portable, Prefabricated Micro-Home
A year after unveiling a prototype, Kasita, a start-up based in Austin, Texas, is in the process of producing its first run of teched-…
Driverless Cars Will Help Connect People With Affordable Housing And Good Jobs
Cities are growing and affordable housing is being pushed farther away. Autonomous vehicles will help to close that gap.
…Seven Predictions For Smart Home Innovation
Energy efficiency is the norm for new homes now, but there’s still room for innovation. Kurt Dykema of Twisthink envisions a cost-…
Granny Flats Help Alleviate California’s Housing Shortage
It’s tough to live in California. The median home value is $490,000, and homeownership is at a 70-year low. Only 80,000 houses are built…
San Francisco-Based Startup Creates 3D-Printed House In Less Than A Day
Apis Cor, the first company to develop a mobile construction 3D printer, recently built a 400-square foot home in less than 24 hours…
City Living Is Starting To Stretch Out To The Suburbs
Developers and urban planners are rethinking suburbia and emphasizing walkability, density, and diversity
New Technology Has Changed The Game For Real Estate Marketing
The prominence of sites such as Zillow and Trulia has made homebuyers smarter about what they want in a home. Real estate agents need to…
The Demographics Of Multigenerational Living Arrangements
More than 20 percent of noninstitutionalized adults age 65 or older, which equates to 9.4 million people, live in multigenerational…
Compromise Bill In Indiana Would Gradually Peel Back Solar Incentives
The measure would grant the higher retail rate for another 30 years for those who have already installed solar
