The Future of Housing … with Certainty
Adapt or be left behind. According to one expert, we’re living in an unprecedented age of...
Sam Rashkin
Sam Rashkin is a building industry luminary, influencer, and architect. Author of the book Retooling the U.S. Housing Industry: How It Got Here, Why It’s Broken, and How to Fix It, Sam has led housing programs resulting in more than one million certified high-performance homes. He served on the national steering committees for USGBC’s LEED for Homes, NAHB’s Green Builder Guidelines, and EPA’s Water Sense label, and on the development team for EPA’s Indoor airPLUS label.
Disruption Comes to Housing: Part 2 - What
In the second of a three-part blog series, I delve into the “what” of disruptive innovation in the...
The House is a System … So is Housing
The author highlights the five important parts of the user experience in housing. I’ve been excited...
Disruption Comes to Housing: Part I - Why
In the first of a three-part blog series, I delve into the why, what, and how of disruptive...
Zero-Energy Housing: 5 Faster, Better, and Cheaper Innovations
These five innovations offer ways to stay ahead of disruption in the building industry. Two key...
The Wisdom Imperative
Leadership is everything—now, more than ever. This is Sam Rashkin’s latest in a series of articles...
The Risks of Building Net Zero Energy Homes
High-performance enclosures can pose higher risks to builders. Here’s how to assess and mitigate...
Workforce Crisis: High Impact, Low-Cost First Step
Even three years ago, the construction industry expected to have a tough time finding workers. How...
The Energy Efficiency Imperative: Not Just for Buildings
Government policies and programs must also aim for more-efficient, low-cost, and high-impact energy...
Myth Buster: Do Homes Really Increase in Value?
When it comes to making the best housing investment, bigger is not better. This article is based on...
“Better for Less” is Better for Business … Who Knew?
Virtual or live–Housing 2.0 has the education you need to forge a better building program. 2021 was...
The Missing Air Barrier
From OSB to drywall, there’s a heavy-duty path to insulated performance. Insulation (such as...
The Secret to Client Loyalty? Overdeliver
A product’s success depends on meeting or exceeding customer expectations through five critical...