Change that is likely to benefit builders in the new economy.
New residential design concepts challenge old rules relating to suburban zoning, construction methods, and neighborhood planning.
From tough times sprang new ideas whose action plans have made companies better operators and more competitive.
To pull their way out of the recession, builders, designers, and inventors are pushing the creative envelope with new designs, construction solutions, and management systems.
Future success in home building will depend on continuous innovation.
High-performance and resource-efficient building practices can transcend housing styles to include traditional and classic forms.