Don’t Burn Straw—Build With It
Many farmers across the globe burn the straw that’s left over from their rice and wheat crops. A Swedish startup turns that agricultural castoff into building boards
A Homebuilding Factory that Comes to You
Instead of building large modular factories that ship out containers, Cuby Technologies’ transportable factories produce homes right near the construction sites
Startup Turns Concrete into a Carbon Capture Solution
Florida-based Carbon Limit has developed a product called CaptureCrete that pulls CO2 from the air, like a magnet
How AI and Mushrooms Helped Turn an Empty Urban Lot into Affordable Housing
In Oakland, Calif., a design team leveraged innovative methods and materials to build 316 affordable and sustainable homes
Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned
B.PUBLIC Prefab joins forces with Hereabout Home to create homes that deliver good performance and good design
Single-Family Rental and Build-to-Rent Market Shows ‘Enduring Strength’ in the Long Term
According to Shoreham Capital, the rental construction market is expected to continue to grow despite recent economic headwinds
Boston’s First Passive House-Certified Homes
RODE Architects encountered surprises and challenges while designing the three single-family homes—all of which sold before they were finished
How Ornamentation Can Boost Design—and Sales
Mary Cook Associates, a Chicago-based interior design firm, shares insights into ornamentation that can create spaces where residents want to invest their time and money
Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design
The fully accessible 51-unit apartment building will feature smart home technologies and follow Passive House and Universal Design principles
Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits
California-based Dvele delivers high-performance, healthy homes resilient to fire and extreme weather conditions
