Building Technology
VCHR collaborates with industry leaders to model new technologies and their implications for the economy
VCHR supports sustainability by testing the performance of green construction and studying resident outcomes by home energy efficiency.
Projects
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The Impact of Energy Efficient Design and Construction on LIHTC Housing in Virginia (2015) , articleThe LIHTC Program is the primary federal housing program designed to create rental housing that is affordable to families and seniors with low and moderate income. Under the program, private investors in affordable rental housing receive a tax credit as an incentive for investment. The program serves families and seniors with incomes up to 60 percent of the area median. In 2014, 60 percent of the area median income was $46,500 for a family of four. The program produces over 100,000 apartments every year nationally and approximately 2,000 per year across Virginia.
Publications
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Article ItemAddressing the Impact of Housing for Virginia’s Economy , article
In October 2014, Governor McAuliffe issued Executive Order (EO) 32, “Advancing Virginia’s Housing Policy,” to “identify and implement actions to enable quality, affordable housing, which will strengthen families and communities and foster economic growth.” The Housing Policy Advisory Council (HPAC) was thus established under the leadership of the Secretary of Commerce and Trade to help guide the development and implementation of Virginia’s housing policy.
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Article ItemThe Regional + Local Nrv Housing Study - Detailed Report , article
The New River Valley (NRV) is a desirable place to live and work. The region’s population is growing, creating more jobs and amenities, and it offers diverse settings as well as relative affordability and superior amenities that appeal to a variety of households and support our economic competitiveness. However, relatively low median days on market and steep price increases are evidence of a potential housing shortage.
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Article ItemAn Overview Of Emerging Construction Technologies , article
The construction industry has historically been slow to develop or adopt new technologies, resulting in productivity growth that has lagged other sectors. However, protracted labor shortages have increased demand for labor and time-saving technologies, and recent advances have given rise to a new generation of more efficient, flexible and adaptive construction technologies. Successfully adopting these new technologies will require that firms evaluate their costs, benefits and risks and update construction practices as needed.
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VCHR Lead On First 3d Printed House In Richmond In The Press , articleRichmond's first 3D printed house is seen as a way to help fill affordable housing needs. A three-bedroom, two-bath home just off Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond, will be the first house in Virginia partially constructed using a 3D concrete printer rather than lumber.