Read this article on 10 business trends facing builders; http://www.builderonline.com/business/a-year-of-recovery_1.aspx
Most are positive economic recoveriy trends but there are some that builders have to be watchful about and those are about changing demographics, market patterns towards multi family homes, smaller houses and ofcourse the rise of global awareness towards energy conservation and preservation. The trend that caught my eye was the rise of affordable NET Zero builders. read more...
Most are positive economic recoveriy trends but there are some that builders have to be watchful about and those are about changing demographics, market patterns towards multi family homes, smaller houses and ofcourse the rise of global awareness towards energy conservation and preservation. The trend that caught my eye was the rise of affordable NET Zero builders. read more...
Several compannes are mentioned in the article. Hauze Advance building science (startup) is markeitng affordable net zero homes. Energy efficiency is a battleground where builders now win or lose customers. Meritage Homes, Ideal Homes in Oklahoma, KB Home, Wathen Castanos Hybrid Homes, Fulton Homes, K.
Hovnanian, and myriad other builders are putting performance front and center in their construction and marketing. The growing market for high-performance homes is creating opportunities for startups. In Maryland, Nexus EnergyHomes claims its product can achieve close to net-zero consumption from an existing power grid. An energy management system called NexusVision monitors consumption and
allows the owner to adjust that usage via a proprietary, smart-grid–compliant electrical distribution panel.
Users can also monitor their houses’ energy consumption through iPads and iPhones.
Hovnanian, and myriad other builders are putting performance front and center in their construction and marketing. The growing market for high-performance homes is creating opportunities for startups. In Maryland, Nexus EnergyHomes claims its product can achieve close to net-zero consumption from an existing power grid. An energy management system called NexusVision monitors consumption and
allows the owner to adjust that usage via a proprietary, smart-grid–compliant electrical distribution panel.
Users can also monitor their houses’ energy consumption through iPads and iPhones.
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