Less Financial and Environmental Impact Building a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. But in today’s world, it’s just as important to consider not only the financial cost but also the environmental impact of construction.
The Prefabricated Construction construction industry is undergoing a shift, prioritizing the prefabrication of complex, high-value components over entire buildings. This change addresses the challenges of high transportation costs, labor shortages, and escalating project timelines. The first post delves into this
In colonial times, the wealthier people had homes with stone floors. In winter, these slick floors became slippery, with muddy shoes and melted snow. To absorb the muck, homeowners spread thresh — or straw — onto the floor at the
After decades at the heart of U.S. housing policy, Sam Rashkin remains restless in his pursuit of the future-ready home. “Some of these conferences start too low,” he said. “We
