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
Building Homes with ‘Legos on Steroids’
Stronger and lighter than concrete, RENCO USA’s composite blocks are simply stacked on top of each other and glued into place
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
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
Mass Timber and Prefab, Stronger Together
For commercial and, increasingly, housing projects, Mercer Mass Timber supplies products that can help developers realize long-term operational savings
<p>Condominiums, duplexes, townhouses, and apartments; from low to high-rise, these units provide shelter to many inhabitants at a time. With the growing population and demand for housing, the Multifamily unit has never been more essential.</p>
Younger Homes, Digibilt Partnership is Rashkin’s ‘Future of Housing'
Sam Rashkin encourages high-performance homebuilders to take after the likes of Younger Homes, who utilizes the latest virtual technology of Digibilt to efficiently build and sell custom homes.
From Fashion to Facade: How Homes are Getting Bolder and Edgier
How does the fashion industry influence exterior home design? Jeff Mulcrone of BSB Design shares four insights during Utopia’s Exterior Design Trends and Innovations webinar.
Modular Cloud Apartments That 'Snap' Together
Cloud Apartments envision a renters-first mindset to modular housing: sleek, innovative, and affordable.
Top Services for Pets at Multifamily Housing Developments for 2021
Dog parks and washing stations top the list of most desired pet services at multifamily housing developments, according to research from UTOPIA's sister media brand, Multifamily Design+Construction.
Top 10 Security Services at Multifamily Housing Developments for 2021
Keyless entryways, video surveillance, and wireless connectivity top the list for desired security systems at multifamily housing developments, according to research from UTOPIA's sister media brand, Multifamily Design+Construction.
What’s Trending for Multifamily Exteriors?
Boring boxes and ho-hum amenities are out. From multi-textured facades to car-charging stations, here’s a look at the exterior features you should be thinking about for mid-rise multifamily projects.
Top 10 Business and Technology Services at Multifamily Housing Developments for 2021
Conference rooms, free Wi-Fi, and co-working spaces are some of the most common business and technology services at multifamily housing developments, according to new research from UTOPIA's sister media brand, Multifamily Design+Construction.
Affordable Housing Design Toolkit Promotes Health and Well-Being
Funded by a $20,000 ASID Foundation Grant, a team of public health experts and researchers have assembled best design practices for housing developers.
Top 10 Convenience Services at Multifamily Housing Developments for 2021
Bicycle storage, package delivery, and charging stations for electric vehicles top the rankings of the most popular convenience services at multifamily housing developments, according to research from UTOPIA's sister media brand, Multifamily Design+Construction.
Top 10 Recreation Amenities at Multifamily Housing Developments for 2021
Gaming rooms, walking paths, and billiards top the rankings of the most popular recreation amenities at multifamily housing developments, according to research from UTOPIA's sister media brand, Multifamily Design+Construction.
