September 2018

Regulations

NAHB Housing Policy Briefing on the Trump administration's proposed reforms to the Endangered Species Act

Healthy Homes

Biophilic Design on the Rise

A new trend—biophilic design—can reduce stress, improve cognitive function and creativity, expedite healing, and more, report says

Affordability

Rural Studio student-centered design/build program evaluates methods for providing homes to residents otherwise unable to meet credit requirements

Codes + Standards

New EPA Formaldehyde Regulation

The rule applies to composite wood products, but some structural engineered wood products commonly used in construction, such as OSB, are exempt

Affordability

The city is looking at tiny homes as a possible solution to homelessness

Sales + Marketing

The founder of View Homes talks about market-specific branding and expanding while staying one step ahead of big competition

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