Building better homes : government strategies for promoting innovation in housing / / Scott Hassell ... [et al.].

This report examines the structure, characteristics, and motivations of major participants in the housing industry to explore how innovation might be accelerated. It identifies options and strategies for the federal government to consider as it attempts to further advance innovation in housing to...

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Year of Publication:2003
Edition:1st ed.
Language:English
Physical Description:1 online resource (131 p.)
Notes:"Prepared for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Policy Development and Research and the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH)."
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Summary:This report examines the structure, characteristics, and motivations of major participants in the housing industry to explore how innovation might be accelerated. It identifies options and strategies for the federal government to consider as it attempts to further advance innovation in housing to make homes more affordable, durable, and safe. Housing is the largest component of the nation's physical wealth, representing nearly 20 percent of the nation's gross domestic product. Therefore, innovation in that industry would contribute positively to increase productivity and provide benefits t
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-108).
ISBN:083303409X
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Scott Hassell ... [et al.].