At the 8th RBDCC at Penn State, we will present new HUD PD&R–supported research focused on accelerating the adoption of off‑site construction through The Picket Fence, a modular concept home designed as a scalable solution to “missing middle housing” in urban settings. Led by Dr. Melissa Bilec, Isabella Romano, Amy Brooks, and Dennis Steigerwalt, the ...

This session provides a solutions‑driven look at how communities can expand housing through three key areas of innovation: evolving financing tools, modernized construction methods, and next‑generation public–private partnerships. Panelists will share lessons learned and practical models from recent projects that demonstrate how collaborative approaches—across public agencies, private developers, and mission‑driven partners—can accelerate delivery, reduce barriers, ...

Explore how innovative partnerships are driving real progress in housing supply. This session features insights from the award-winning Picket Fence Project and the latest America at Home data to frame a powerful conversation on collaboration, design, and delivery. Join industry leaders as they share strategies for building housing that meets modern needs—while staying attainable.

The Blueprint: How Innovation-Driven Design & Construction Is Reimagining Attainable Housing. This Super Session brings together leaders in design, construction, materials, and technology to explore how innovation is redefining attainable housing. Gain fresh consumer insights, hear from experts across disciplines, and walk away with a real-world blueprint for delivering resilient, flexible, and affordable homes.

Hosted by Penn State’s Residential Construction Program and the PHRC, the Hankin Distinguished Lecture brings world-class speakers to campus to explore bold ideas shaping the future of housing. This year’s lecture, delivered by Dennis Steigerwalt, offers an actionable roadmap for advancing housing innovation through collaboration, design, and technology.

Join us at Rival’s new innovation space in Fort Wayne for a dynamic gathering featuring a live demonstration of AUAR’s micro-factory and a roundtable discussion. Presented in collaboration with Automated Architecture (AUAR), Rival, and Davis Homes, this event brings together leaders across the value chain to explore bold new models for delivering housing at scale.

Are you ready to rethink how housing gets built? The Housing Innovation Challenge invites multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver bold, scalable housing solutions. Join this virtual session to learn how to participate and explore competition details. This is your chance to help shape the future of housing.

U.S. Housing Supply Market and Policy Achievements in 2025 & Opportunities for 2026. Join expert panels as they highlight key policy actions at the federal, state, and local levels, and assess market progress on housing supply. This virtual session will help stakeholders benchmark where we stand and prepare for continued momentum into 2026.

The Housing Innovation Alliance, in partnership with HousingTech, presents a focused convening dedicated to expanding housing supply nationwide. This summit brings together policymakers, innovators, and industry leaders to explore scalable solutions and collaborative strategies to address one of society’s most pressing challenges.

The Housing Innovation Alliance has partnered with HousingTech and George Washington University’s Center for Real Estate Studies to host a convening at the NAHB National Housing Center solely focused on increasing housing supply.