Two Bets in One: Geoship’s Wager on Material and Form
Can a new material fix what killed dome homes in the 1970s? We investigated Geoship’s bioceramic bet—the history, the promise, and the gaps.
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PCBC 2026: Why Square Footage Is Losing to Performance
Homebuyers are prioritizing performance over size. See what PCBC 2026 revealed about the shift redefining home value.
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A National Competition Rethinks Housing with Collaborative R&D
How the Housing Innovation Challenge is turning universities into R&D partners for homebuilders to lower the true cost of homeownership.
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Passive House Principles for Homeowners
Passive House principles explained for homeowners—the five core ideas, key tradeoffs, and builder skepticism often ignored or misunderstood.
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Why Your Next Home Should Be Built Like a Computer
Design your forever home like a modular computer—built for long-term adaptability. Our 3-phase framework shows exactly how.
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Biochar: How to Make Your Home More Resilient with This Ancient Soil Secret
Learn how biochar can make your home more resilient through soil restoration, water conservation, and green building.
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LGS: A Proven Opportunity for More Resilient Homes
Discover how Light Gauge Steel is giving homeowners and builders a proven opportunity to rebuild smarter, stronger, and more resiliently.
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Emerging Trends in Tile: Texture, Craft, and Quiet Luxury
Emerging trends in tile design from Coverings 2026: how porcelain tile is evolving from functional finish to an expressive design element.
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A Return to Craft: This Year’s Pasadena Showcase House Reveals a New Arts & Crafts Spirit
What we learned about Baldwin Oaks Estate, a 1907 shingle-style home in Arcadia, California and how to apply these insights to your own home.
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Updates on the Enduring Allure of Luxury Italian Design
Explore the latest in luxury Italian design with updates from Fornasetti, Oikos, and TM Italia recently shared at Ricca Design’s LA showroom.
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