Abstract
Building technology, the focus of this edition of Evidence Matters, plays a significant role in increasing housing affordability at a time when many U.S. households are experiencing high housing cost burdens. Advances in building materials and processes can not only reduce construction costs but also long-term maintenance and operation expenditures by improving the energy efficiency, durability, and resilience of housing. Ensuring that homes are durable and disaster resistant is especially vital to fostering community resilience in areas vulnerable to natural disasters. Strategies for long-term resilience should be considered not just when rebuilding after a disaster but also as part of regular regional and city planning. This issue looks at some of the innovative building materials and technologies and their potential impacts on residential construction costs, energy performance, and resilience and durability when exposed to harsh climates and natural hazards.
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