Home Innovation Research Labs (formerly the NAHB Research Center), located in Upper Marlboro, Md., is a full-service research, testing, and consulting firm determined to improve the quality, durability, affordability, and environmental performance of single- and multifamily homes and home building products – in short, we aim to perfect the home. Founded in 1964 as a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), our team has been integral in solving many of our client’s most difficult product and technology issues, and helping to introduce some of the most groundbreaking innovations in residential construction. Through an interdisciplinary research approach – including market research, building science analysis, laboratory testing, and standards development – we help to find a home for innovation in the residential construction industry.

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Home Innovation Research Labs

Michael Luzier

Zach Summy

Karen Mann

Michelle Foster

Ed Hudson

Chris Steuble

Brian Cook

The Research and Development Team at Home Innovation Research Labs is dedicated to advancing the residential construction industry through innovative solutions and thorough analysis. This team conducts rigorous laboratory testing, performs building science research, and develops standards to enhance the quality and sustainability of homes and building products. By collaborating across disciplines, they tackle complex challenges and drive the introduction of groundbreaking technologies to improve the overall performance and affordability of housing.

Research and Development Team

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