September 2003
This report describes the process and results of a short-term activity initiated by the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) to review and identify technologies in the 162-item PATH Technology Inventory that should be high-priority candidates for a concerted PATH technology transfer or diffusion effort.
NAHB Research Center professionals identified a technology as a high-priority candidate if the technology showed a demonstrated potential to significantly impact the five PATH goals, had manageable barriers to diffusion, and showed a need for PATH involvement. This report describes each high-priority technology, the rationale behind selecting the technology, barriers to diffusion of the technology, and preliminary strategies for implementation.
The 10 technologies identified as high-priority candidates include:
- Frost Protected Shallow Foundations
- Home Run Plumbing Systems
- HVAC Optimization
- Tankless Water Heaters
- Air Admittance Vents
- Shared (Community) Wastewater Treatment
- Low Impact Development
- Integrated Steel/Wood
- Combination Framing
- Pre-cast Concrete Panels (Walls & Foundation)
- Engineered Panelized Systems
Prepared for:
The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing
Office of Policy Development and Research
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
26 pages