February 2007
The following technology-oriented presentations were given by NAHB Research Center Staff at the 2007 International Builders's Show in Orlando, FL. All documents are in Adobe PDF format.
Sustainable Housing Around the World
February 6, 2007
Given at the International Housing Association Annual Meeting, this presentation details various green building and sustainable building programs across the United States, and discusses trends, implications, and impact of green and sustainable building programs in other countries.
Moderator/Speaker(s): Shawn Martin,
Director, Applied Technology- NAHB Research Center
Construction Technologies on the Web: Finding the Best Sources
Web version also available at:
www.toolbase.org/ibs07webresources
February 7, 2007
This IBS Education Session presentation features links and tools to help people in the home building industry find information they need quickly and effeciently.
Moderator/Speaker(s): Shawn Martin,
Director, Applied Technology- NAHB Research Center
& Carrie Conrad, Website Content Editor - NAHB Research Center/ToolBase Services
We Want That! - A Future Housing Technology Reality Check
February 8, 2007
This Education Session presentation details emerging technologies such as fuel cells, photovoltaics, advanced insulation materials, nanotechnology. Find out the history, current status, potential hurldes, and future of these and other technologies in building.
Moderator/Speaker(s): Shawn Martin,
Director, Applied Technology- NAHB Research Center