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Washington D.C. Office to Residential - A Case Study
As of February, the broader Washington D.C. area had the largest pipeline of planned office-to-apartment conversions
May 6, 20242 min read
Zoning
The Basics of Zoning What is Zoning? Zoning is the process by which local governments regulate the use and development of land. For a given parcel of land, zoning laws dictate what types and sizes of buildings can be built, how those buildings interact with surrounding buildings or parcels of land, and, perhaps most importantly, the purpose for which the parcel or buildings occupying that parcel can be used. Much like a quilt, the zoning overlay of a municipality is a patchwo
May 2, 20248 min read
Ivory Prize 2024 Top 10 Announced
U.S. organizations recognized for innovative solutions to the housing crisis Ivory Prize Top 10 finalists seek to address housing...
Apr 16, 20245 min read
Ivory Innovations Student Associate Diligence Trips
In March, Ivory Innovations student associates crossed the country to support our staff in conducting due diligence on a handful of 2024 Ivo
Apr 9, 20242 min read
Aging in Place
Aging in Place: How Population Change Can Steer Innovation
Mar 20, 20244 min read
Homelessness: A Comprehensive Overview
What is Homelessness | Causes of Homelessness | Who Experiences Homelessness? | Types of Homelessness | Challenges to Addressing Homelessness | Solutions | Innovations to Combat Homelessness What is Homelessness? In the United States, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines a person as homeless when they lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This includes people living in places not intended for human habitation, emergency s
Mar 12, 20248 min read
New Building Materials and the Battle Between Sustainability and Affordability
Last week, 76,000 people were in Las Vegas for the International Builders Show, one of the largest industry events for the building and cons
Mar 4, 20243 min read
Cost to Build a Home
According to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 2022 Construction Cost survey, the average cost to build a single-family home
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Meet the 2024 Top 25 Ivory Prize Finalists
25 Innovative Solutions to the Housing Affordability Crisis Finalists for the 2024 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability Announced...
Feb 21, 20248 min read
Where does construction innovation matter most?
Where does construction innovation matter most? A review of onsite and offsite automations.
Feb 13, 20244 min read
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