IKEA Model Home Aims to Ease the Trauma of Homelessness
Blending innovation with empathy and eco-conscious design, IKEA US unveils a pioneering model home in its Live Oak, Texas, store
Utah Passes Bill to Regulate Modular Construction at the State Level
Goals for housing innovation and affordability meet in 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
Neighborhoods Of The Future Address Ongoing Societal Issues
A non-profit design firm has a bold strategy to tackle affordable housing. It introduced Hex House, a 450-square-foot home kit that…
Labor + Trade Relations
5 Initiatives to Address the Labor Shortage Now
These five initiatives can help home builders ease the current crunch
Online Modeling, Drone Mapping, and Virtual Reality Are Changing Construction
The building industry is leaning on new technology to keep projects on track.
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Innovation
Home Builders Need to Innovate or Get Back to Basics
What the home building industry really needs now
Backyard Homes Meet Resistance From Neighbors, Local Governments
Standalone dwellings that share lots with larger main houses could offer affordable living options and help alleviate housing shortages in major cities.
Brick / Masonry / Concrete
Researchers Explore Cure for Concrete Cancer
Water-based synthetic rubber polymer, fly ash, and silica powder can be added to the concrete mix to neutralize negative chemical reactions.
The New American Home
The New American Home 2016: A Cutting-Edge Showcase
Energy innovation meets modern warmth for a show home packed with inspiring and useful takeaways for builders everywhere
Liquid Deterrent Helps Prevent Theft
Jobsite theft costs the construction industry more than $1 billion a year. Some companies are adding a new deterrent to their arsenal of security measures
Solar Decathlon 2015 Prototype Homes Open for Tours
Some participating teams constructed homes that address resiliency toward environmental changes and disasters in their respective home regions
Building Science: Maintaining a CHP Unit
Is a CHP unit right for you? In this episode we shed light on the unit’s footprint, maintenance, and integration of this technology in existing…
