One way to provide more housing? Construct accessory dwelling units in people’s yards and then rent them out, says an Atlanta architect.
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The Passive House Standard can be hard to achieve with existing buildings. EnerPHit provides multiple solutions for certifying retrofits with Passive House components.
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For over 25 years, EarthCam has developed webcam technologies that allow builders to monitor and document construction work.
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From the urban migration to the return of Maximalism, the last two years have brought about noticeable shifts in what consumers want in new homes and remodeling projects.
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Learn about Panasonic’s new WhisperAir Repair, a ceiling-mounted, maintenance-free spot air purifier that is easy to install with no ductwork required.
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Featuring Panasonic’s nanoe™X technology, the company’s new air purifier bolsters ventilation for better indoor air quality and healthier living.
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By: Quinn Purcell, Associate Editor
Interior design experts provided insight on commonly cited kitchen trends in the New Home Trends Institute’s March Survey Insights Report.
By: Quinn Purcell, Associate Editor
A March 2022 survey of realtors indicates clients’ interest in energy-efficient homes, the value of promoting sustainability, and the best ways of communicating wants and needs with builders.
By: Novid Parsi, Utopia Contributing Editor
Habitat for Humanity studied the financial and environmental benefits for homeowners who received thousands of Whirlpool fridges and ranges.
By: Malcolm Crumbley, Digital Editor
The American Society of Interior Designers' (ASID) 2022 Trend Report indicates an emphasis on health, wellness, and technology, and highlights the current struggle to attract employees in the design industry.
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A new video from Vox dives into the use cases for shipping container homes, and why they're not as structurally sound as they may seem.
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By: Alison Rice, Utopia Managing Editor
As the housing industry strives to meet demand, a shortage of labor is a perpetual problem. Recruiting, training, and hiring more women could help; they represent a minority of the workforce in many housing-related sectors, including building supply dealers and specialty trade contractors.
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By: Quinn Purcell, Associate Editor
The Passive House Standard can be hard to achieve with existing buildings. EnerPHit provides multiple solutions for certifying retrofits with Passive House components.
By: Novid Parsi, Utopia Contributing Editor
For over 25 years, EarthCam has developed webcam technologies that allow builders to monitor and document construction work.
By: Novid Parsi, Utopia Contributing Editor
For the six-floor condo building, MESH Architectures deployed mass timber for its aesthetic and environmental benefits.
By: Quinn Purcell, Associate Editor
Interior design experts provided insight on commonly cited kitchen trends in the New Home Trends Institute’s March Survey Insights Report.
By: Novid Parsi, Utopia Contributing Editor
On3 engages builders, manufacturers, and trades in the creation of learning and development videos that meet their people’s needs.
By: Malcolm Crumbley, Digital Editor
Despite the challenges COVID-19 presented, Rice Architecture’s design-build program engaged the community in helping design an energy-efficient Auxiliary ADU.
By: Novid Parsi, Utopia Contributing Editor
By taking on the entire design, construction, and installation process, the Philadelphia-based manufacturer produces modules more efficiently, says CEO Vaughan Buckley.
By: Quinn Purcell, Associate Editor
Black Buffalo 3D, Alquist, and more 3D construction printing companies discuss the current challenges that come with building 3D printed homes.
By: David Barista, UTOPIA Content Director
Join UTOPIA editors and our panel of experts for this 60-minute live webinar (July 21, 2022, 2 pm ET) on the latest trends and innovations in exterior design, outdoor living, and indoor-outdoor connections in the single-family production homebuilding market.
By: Quinn Purcell, Associate Editor
A March 2022 survey of realtors indicates clients’ interest in energy-efficient homes, the value of promoting sustainability, and the best ways of communicating wants and needs with builders.