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Taylor Johnson’s housing experts share their insights and predictions for five trends that will shape residential real estate in 2023.
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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.
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While the classic look of wood is forever timeless, new developments in design allow vinyl siding to look and feel like real wood, down to the actual grain.
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Every room has a voice. Here’s how to use trim and mouldings to fill out the character of six signature home styles.
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Every contractor has their tricks for eliminating wasted steps without sacrificing a quality install. Here are a few to consider.
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Taylor Johnson’s housing experts share their insights and predictions for five trends that will shape residential real estate in 2023.
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The Association of Professional Builders (APB) announced new guidelines to maintain profitability for small home builders.
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Mississippi-based Modern Mill uses discarded rice husks to create a wood-alternative building material called Acre.
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After surveying hundreds of home shoppers to find out what they most want in their homes, Tri Pointe Homes announced several new standard offerings.
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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
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.
By: Taylor Johnson
Taylor Johnson’s housing experts share their insights and predictions for five trends that will shape residential real estate in 2023.
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By: Westlake Royal Building Products
While the classic look of wood is forever timeless, new developments in design allow vinyl siding to look and feel like real wood, down to the actual grain.
By: Novid Parsi, Utopia Contributing Editor
Tennessee-based Branch Technology 3D prints material that solidifies in midair as it’s being printed—resulting in lightweight structures and custom designs.
By: Quinn Purcell, Associate Editor
No, it’s not a typo. Some believe exergy may be just as, if not more important, than energy efficiency. But what is it, and where does it fit in the era of sustainable homebuilding?
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Every room has a voice. Here’s how to use trim and mouldings to fill out the character of six signature home styles.
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By: Westlake Royal Building Products
Every contractor has their tricks for eliminating wasted steps without sacrificing a quality install. Here are a few to consider.
By: Novid Parsi, Utopia Contributing Editor
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.
By: Quinn Purcell, Associate Editor
The 3D-printed homes at Wolf Ranch begin construction as Lennar, ICON, and BIG break ground on their 100-home project in Georgetown, Texas.
By: Quinn Purcell, Associate Editor
This house is 3D-printed, but the naked eye knows no different. How? Diamond Age takes 3D printing to the next level with industrial scale robotics and automation.