The University of Pittsburgh received a $500,000 federal Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) General Research and Technology Activity (CFDA 14.506) program. The purpose of this award is to validate, quantify, and document the livability, constructability, and sustainability of the "Picket Fence" concept home, which aims to address housing solutions for "missing middle" developments in urban settings. Key activities include conducting additional waves of the America at Home study, convening industry stakeholders, developing process documentation, and assessing the home's environmental sustainability through lifecycle cost analysis and air quality testing. The expected outcomes are to provide HUD with recommendations on scaling the approaches tested within the Picket Fence concept home, with a focus on assessing its livability, modular construction process, and overall sustainability. The award period is from February 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026.
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