Women in Construction: Jeanne Bartels Wears Many Hard Hats
A curious mind and an itch for change brought Jeanne Bartels into the world of construction. Here's how she went from intrigued passerby to entrenched project manager
Women in Construction: Gina Bertolini Earns Her Seat at the Table
Gina Bertolini grew up licking envelopes—now she gets to write the check, too. Here's her story on growing up in the world of construction and becoming a leader in it
Introducing: World’s First 100% Bio-Based 3D Printed Home
The University of Maine has unveiled a first-of-its-kind bio-based home, utilizing wood fibers, prefabrication, and 3D printing techniques.
Let’s Talk: Undesired Smart Appliance Wi-Fi Integration
Buyers enjoy smart tech in their homes, but does everything need to come with wireless connectivity? According to 50% of customers, they won’t even consider it—at least for their appliances.
The Best of NAHB’s International Builders’ Show 2023
In its biggest builders' show since 2008, IBS 2023 received more than 400 entries for the Best of IBS Awards. Here are the awards for each of the nine categories, plus the overall Best in Show winner.
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.
6 Differences in Built-For-Rent Homes
Unlike their for-sale counterparts, build-for-rent (BFR) homes come with unique design opportunities. John Burns Real Estate Consulting shares six strategies for differentiating your BFR homes.
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?
The 14 Essential Patterns of Biophilic Design
For builders and homeowners alike, these 14 patterns of biophilic design offer a look into the most favorable ways biophilia can be incorporated into a home.
Epic Games' Foray Into the Housing, Real Estate Industries
From architecture to real estate, the realm of computer-aided design hits new heights as more and more firms utilize the power of Epic Games’ Twinmotion and Unreal Engine.
