At the surface, there appeared to be a dramatic shift in residential construction trends following the last year plus of pandemic related restrictions. With the home also becoming the office and social hub for many people, consumers looked towards leaving cramped cities and apartment housing in search of more space and homes tailored to their new needs. In tandem, energy use and costs rose dramatically, causing builders to rethink methods and materials for making homes adaptable and sustainable for the long-term. The need for sustainable construction has been an ongoing movement; the pandemic only further highlighted the changing landscape of…
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