Storyliving by Disney Announces Second Residential Community
The Disney-inspired development, Asteria, will bring over 4,000 new residences to Chatham County, N.C.
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
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
How an Architecture Firm Learned to Love Modular
Detroit-based McIntosh Poris has been wanting to use modular construction for years. With Plant Prefab tapped to deliver units to the 591-home Colorado project, the firm has found the right factory for Siena Lake
Luxury Development in Utah Uses Leading-Edge Tech to Enhance Health and Wellbeing
The 115-residence community has partnered with a range of partners providing air purification and water filtration systems, circadian lighting that mimics natural daylight, and other technologies
How an Architecture Firm Learned to Love Modular
Detroit-based McIntosh Poris has been wanting to use modular construction for years. With Plant Prefab tapped to deliver units to the 591-home Colorado project, the firm has found the right factory for Siena Lake
Luxury Development in Utah Uses Leading-Edge Tech to Enhance Health and Wellbeing
The 115-residence community has partnered with a range of partners providing air purification and water filtration systems, circadian lighting that mimics natural daylight, and other technologies
Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes
After seeing Hurricane Michael devastate her community, this mother decided enough was enough: It’s time to build stronger homes
Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas
Nicor Gas and Habitat for Humanity are partnering on a development project that provides 30 affordable homes and serves as a living lab to study different energy sources.
How to Use Pattern and Texture to Enhance Interiors
Interior design firm Mary Cook Associates finds that pattern and texture can improve the aesthetics and performance of interior spaces and the well-being of their occupants
The ‘Next Gen’ Multifamily Experience
When looking at the future of multifamily housing, we’re seeing influences from many places. But the number one spot? Hospitality.
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?
Harvard Graduates Devise Community-Scale Geothermal Energy Solution
Over 150 students sought to find creative solutions to common industry problems during Ivory Innovation’s annual Hack-A-House competition.
Tiny Homes That Are Sustainable and Affordable—But Not Cheap
South Carolina’s Eclipse Cottages builds compact units that help homeowners live “more abundant” lives—instead of maintaining, and paying for, square footage they don’t use.
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.
