May/June 2022

House Review

ADU Design Ideas for Greater Housing Choice

Accessory dwelling units are making a comeback and diversifying affordable housing options. These house plans offer imaginative, purposeful ADU designs

High-Performance Homes

Desert Comfort: Innovative Measures Against the Elements

The net-zero energy Desert Comfort Experience Home combines multiple solutions to protect the house from its extreme climate conditions

SIPS installation on Desert Comfort Experience Home

Quality Matters

Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple

Do you want workers to take jobsite safety seriously? Then don’t overcomplicate it

Q+A

Abby Ivory and The Ivory Prize’s Impact on Affordability

Spearheaded by managing director Abby Ivory and VP of strategy Michael Parker, the Ivory Prize recognizes innovative and ambitious solutions to housing affordability

Windows + Doors

10 New Window and Door Products With Good Looks and Great Functionality

These recent window and door product releases offer functionality spanning from disaster-proofing to soundproofing, all with sleek, modern design options

All Weather Architectural Aluminum bi-folding doors

HVAC

Durable and Efficient HVAC Products

New HVAC product releases for a healthy and comfortable home year-round

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features