COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeGenerational Differences In Indoor Air Quality Priorities Not everyone thinks about indoor air quality the same way, and that matters for builders. Here’s... Jan 20, 2026 9:37:43 AMReading time1 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeMarketing Green Building Through the Lens of Long-Term Affordability Frame green features as cost-saving investments, and buyers will pay more. Jan 14, 2026 12:12:15 PMReading time2 min read
smart homeCOGNITION Weekly Hot TakeInside Smart Home Adoption Trends Rising smart home adoption reflects homebuyers’ growing expectation that homes provide expanded... Jan 8, 2026 12:44:09 PMReading time1 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeEPDs Are the Conversation Starter EPDs have increasingly become a strategic lever for manufacturers to engage builders during the... Dec 30, 2025 10:27:03 AMReading time1 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeClosing the Loop on Flooring Construction waste is a market builders can capitalize on. Today’s homeowners are more... Dec 22, 2025 1:23:31 PMReading time2 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeTackling Embodied Carbon in Residential Construction Operational carbon for new homes is at an all-time low. Now, ratcheting regulatory requirements and... Dec 18, 2025 11:05:40 AMReading time2 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeRising Insurance Costs Make Resiliency a Key Builder Selling Point As coverage tightens and premiums climb, resiliency has become one of the few ways to bring costs... Dec 11, 2025 10:41:56 AMReading time2 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeHomebuyers Shift Focus From Lowest Upfront Cost to Long-Term Value Builders are noticing a shift: Homebuyers are willing to spend more upfront on sustainable upgrades... Dec 4, 2025 7:59:11 AMReading time1 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeWhy Walkable Neighborhoods and Green Spaces Win With Homebuyers 93% of Americans say walking or biking is the most enjoyable way to get around—are neighborhoods... Nov 25, 2025 10:26:52 AMReading time1 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeSmart Electrical Panels Maximize the Benefits of All-Electric Homes Demand for all-electric homes is rising, yet most buyers remain unfamiliar with smart electrical... Nov 18, 2025 9:29:16 AMReading time1 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeHomebuyers Want Resilience—Financial Incentives Could Seal the Deal Lower insurance premiums, rebates, and green financing are encouraging buyers to invest in... Nov 6, 2025 3:18:28 PMReading time1 min read
Indoor Air QualityCOGNITION Weekly Hot TakeIAQ Takes Center Stage in Healthy Home Demand IAQ is still at the top of homebuyers’ wish lists. Find out which healthy home features they’re... Oct 30, 2025 1:58:53 PMReading time2 min read
COGNITION Weekly Hot TakeDespite Political Headwinds, ESG Thrives While ESG has become a four-letter word in some political and business circles, most companies... Oct 23, 2025 1:57:50 PMReading time3 min read