Home Building Trends | The New American Home (Pt. 1)

Home Building Trends | “Pre-engineered custom” might not be a familiar phrase, but there’s a good chance that it will become one of residential construction’s buzzwords if the official show home of the International Builders’ Show slated to open in mid-January in Las Vegas is any indication.

Rather than creating a unique one-of-a-kind show home, the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) opted for a different approach this year, making The New American Home (TNAH) a production home that feels individualized. Think of it as production meets custom.



Now in its 32nd year, TNAH showcases the latest in building science, technology, finishes, materials and products. It’s also a venue where manufacturers launch new products. “TNAH has been on the leading edge, but not over the top. Everything used in the home is mandated, everything has to be readily available,” says Tucker Bernard, director of NAHB’s Leading Suppliers Council.

This year’s TNAH — a 5,891 square-foot desert contemporary masterpiece — might seem like a singular creation, but NAHB says it can be rolled into mass production quickly and efficiently and offers ideas for builders in every price point. The home has a production floor plan that can be built with a range of structural and finish options and uses a number of off-the-shelf products, often in innovative configurations.

Pre-engineered custom is not a new concept. “If you look back on our work, you’ll see this is just a continuation of what we have done in the past,” says Tyler Jones. “Some builders will see this as an experiment, which it is not. For sure, we are going to do more and more of this type of neighborhood and this type of a home. It’s not an experiment for us.”

The use of high-performing production plans with custom finishes is also an idea other custom builders are taking a look at as a way to appeal to a broader range of consumers.

Almost everything in the house, materials and techniques, can be easily replicated in a variety of price brackets. “Housing industry professionals who tour this home are going to leave Las Vegas with a lot of great ideas they can start using immediately,” says Bernard. Ask about new trends showcased in the home and Jones will tell you he sees the entire house as a takeaway. - New Home Source

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