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Opportunity For Reform Within Building Codes
The Impact of Outdated Building Codes on Housing Costs As discussion intensifies around how best to address rising housing costs, some have identified obsolete or redundant building codes that significantly impact construction costs as an opportunity for reform. Building codes govern how buildings must be constructed and help ensure homes are safe to live in for their residents. For example, seismic building codes ensure buildings can adequately resist seismic forces during e
Dec 17, 20242 min read
What Does It Mean for Housing Affordability When You Can Buy a House on Amazon?
The Rise of Prefabricated Homes and the Future of Affordable Housing These days, you can buy anything on Amazon. You can even buy a house! A guy and his friends did just that, buying a house and filming the unboxing and assembly experience on Tiktok . At first, the men are surprised that the house is so small. They walk in to find what looks more like a hallway and full bathroom. But then they realize that they need to unfold the walls, and the previously “tiny” house turns
Dec 2, 20243 min read
My Summer Internship at Canvas: Creating the Future of Drywall Construction Innovations
By: Jeremiah Munn , Innovative Ecosystem Research Intern Jeremiah’s Education and Background My name is Jeremiah Munn, and I am a senior at the University of Utah , studying Entrepreneurship and Architecture . This summer, I had the privilege of interning at Canvas , a construction robotics startup addressing the skilled labor shortage by equipping interior contractors with advanced heavy machinery, AI, and automation. Discovering Canvas Through Ivory Innovations Canvas, a t
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Erika's Summer at Capsule
By: Erika Jensen, Ivory Innovation Student Associate Erika’s Background and Interests My name is Erika Jensen and I am a junior at the University of Utah . I have lived in Utah ever since I was little, and I love the surrounding nature and the outdoor opportunities it provides. In my free time, I enjoy running and hiking. Capsule’s Prefabricated Offsite Construction Approach This summer, Ivory Innovations gave me the opportunity to work with Capsule , an off-site constructio
Nov 13, 20241 min read
The Results Are (Mostly) In: Housing on the 2024 November Ballot
There’s been a lot of attention on the federal election, but as the old adage “all politics is local” goes, big decisions in housing are often made at a state and local level. From Hoboken, New Jersey to Berkeley, California, a myriad of housing-related measures showed up on state and local ballots on Tuesday across the country. These propositions largely fit into three categories: bond measures, sales tax changes, and rent control policies.
Nov 2, 20243 min read
Homeownership
Homeownership: A Comprehensive Overview | Introduction | History of Homeownership | Racial Inequality in Housing | Current Market Conditions | Benefits of owning a home | Disadvantages of owning a home | Innovative Solutions to Promote Homeownership | Introduction Homeownership represents a foundational aspect of the American dream, providing both financial security and a sense of stability. However, as many US metros face housing price escalation which far outpaces inco
Nov 1, 20248 min read
Katelyn interns at Roam
By: Katelyn Johnston , Ivory Innovations Senior Associate Katelyn’s Background and Education The University of Utah & Ivory Innovations My name is Katelyn Johnston. I am currently a senior undergraduate at the University of Utah studying Marketing and Real Estate . During the previous 2023-34 academic year, I worked as a student associate at Ivory Innovations . I had such an excellent experience participating that I am returning this year as a Senior Associate . I am thril
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Kian’s Summer at Villa
By: Kian Crawford , Villa Development Intern Education and Background at the University of Utah My name is Kian Crawford and I am a student at the University of Utah pursuing a degree in Finance. During the 2023-2024 academic year, I had the privilege of interning at Ivory Innovations where I gained valuable insights into the housing industry and became passionate about finding solutions to affordability and accessibility in this space. It has been quite the experience, and
Oct 18, 20242 min read
Andrés' Summer at Onx
By: Andrés Esparza , Onx Homes Precurement Intern Andrés’ Background and Education My name is Andrés Esparza, and I graduated from the University of Utah with a double major in Business Administration and Operations and Supply Chain . I was born in Southern California but moved to Utah at a young age. I bounced around city-to-city in Arizona and Utah, finally ending up in Salt Lake City to attend the University of Utah. Internship Experience in Miami This summer I moved to
Oct 3, 20242 min read
Greyson's Summer at PathHouse
By: Greyson Rynders , Economics Research Assistant at Marriner S Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis Introduction My name is Greyson Rynders and I am starting my senior year and final semester as a Quantitative Analysis of Markets & Organizations major with minors in Information Systems and Mathematics at the University of Utah . I am a Utah native and have lived in the state for over 18 years. As a long-term resident of Utah, I have taken the pleasure of
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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