Prefab Plus Infill: A Formula for Homes People Can Afford in Places They Want to Live
California-based Villa Homes aims to be “the Toyota of housing: It works really well, it’s durable, and it’s high quality for the money,” says the CEO
Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels
The Tennessee-based manufacturer creates durable, energy-efficient SIPs and builds modular homes ranging from ADUs to luxury residences
Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes
Florida-based Onx Homes builds with low-carbon concrete that can withstand 175 mph winds and delivers homes in only about 30 days
The Passive House Network Publishes Guidance for 2024
The “Building Certifier Scope of Services” provides clarification on steps taken to certify a building to Passive House Institute standards
A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion
By requiring fewer workers and less time, New Orleans-based Shibusa Systems aims to make homebuilding a more efficient and lucrative endeavor
Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes
NileBuilt’s net-zero homes are built with concrete wall panels—creating fire, flood, and wind resilience
Teleo Turns Construction Machines into Remotely Operated, Semi-autonomous Robots
The Bay Area-based company leverages self-driving vehicle technology to run equipment more safely—and to help the construction industry tackle its labor shortage.
Splurge or Save? Survey Finds What Buyers Value Most
Opendoor's survey of new construction home buyers shows what they prioritize in today's market: budget-setting, energy-efficient products, and more.
Combining Mass Timber with Modularity
Seattle-based Forterra wants to reimagine affordable housing by using responsibly harvested mass timber and modular construction.
What I Learned From the 2022 EEBA Summit
High-performance homebuilders have a lot on their plate. Here are a few prominent issues of heavy discussion taken from the 2022 EEBA Summit.
The Year Ahead for the Residential Construction Industry
For builders, 2023 likely will bring declining demand, rising costs, and continued mental health struggles. But builders also will benefit from lessons learned.
Meet the Utopia Editors at IBS 2023
Utopia editors are heading to Las Vegas for the 2023 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS). Will we see you there?
Residential Real Estate Experts Share 5 Trends to Watch in 2023
Taylor Johnson’s housing experts share their insights and predictions for five trends that will shape residential real estate in 2023.
KB Home Launches First Microgrid Communities in California
All-electric, solar- and battery-powered energy-smart connected communities offer greater energy-efficient and resilient new homes.
The Path from Net Zero Energy to Zero Carbon
After building high-performance, energy-efficient homes for 30 years, Colorado’s Thrive Home Builders takes on a new target: carbon impact.
The Association of Professional Builders Releases Profitability Guidelines
The Association of Professional Builders (APB) announced new guidelines to maintain profitability for small home builders.
