To show what modular construction can offer veterans, South Carolina-based veterans’ organization Purple Heart Homes teamed up with residential building product manufacturers from across the U.S. to construct a fully accessible modular home on the National Mall in Washington D.C. in just five days. The home was part of the 2026 HUD Innovative Housing Showcase, which featured a “Made in America” theme.
For the 2026 HUD Innovative Showcase, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development brought together American builders, manufacturers, and other organizations to present housing solutions, expand housing supply, reduce construction costs, and create new pathways to homeownership.
Additionally, building product manufacturers donated materials for the project that address common challenges, such as rising energy codes, extreme weather events, and a tight labor supply. One of those building product manufacturers was Owens Corning…