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Welcome to the PHRC

The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center collaboratively engages with the residential construction industry to catalyze advancements in homebuilding through education, training, innovation, research, and dissemination.

We aim for a residential construction industry equipped with the knowledge, skills, and technology to build better homes.

Announcements

6/8/2021

Public Comment Period Open for PA Alternative Residential Energy Provisions

5/18/2021

Residential Building Design & Construction Conference abstracts due May 31

2/9/2021

Pennsylvania Housing Research Center Housing Conference to be held March 3-4

12/4/2020

Three RAC public hearings available in December on 2018 ICC Code adoption in Pennsylvania

10/26/2020

2020 Hankin Lecture to emphasize importance of indoor air quality in U.S. homes

Upcoming Webinars

10/12/2021

PA UCC Residential Code Update: Part 2

10/28/2021

All-Electric New Homes in PA

11/9/2021

Adapting to Tighter Enclosures through Scopes of Work

12/14/2021

2021 PA Alternative Residential Energy Provisions Update

1/11/2022

Research to Practice – What can I to improve my BMP?

About

The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center serves the home building industry and the residents of Pennsylvania by improving the quality and affordability of housing.

We conduct applied research, foster the development and commercialization of innovative technologies, and transfer appropriate technologies to the housing community.