Types of Home Construction

From the solid construction of a concrete home to the rustic charm of a log home, you’ll find a variety of information on the different types of home building systems here. Learn about the benefits to building these types of homes like creating a space that’s healthier to live in and easier on the environment through easy to use documents, guides, and interactive tools.

Types of Home Construction

  • 50+ Housing  (2 items)
    Welcome to NAHB’s online source for information on 50+ Housing. Build or remodel a home for a lifetime or research community living using key resources on the different markets of the seniors housing industry.
  • Custom Homes  (4 items)
    Learn about choosing a custom builder and what you need to consider before building a home personalized to your needs.
  • Concrete Homes  (go to item)
    Building concrete homes can offer solid, disaster-resistant construction, greater comfort and security, lower energy bills, lower maintenance, and more.
  • Log Homes  (go to item)
    While the housing market continues to be turbulent, one segment of the industry is weathering the storm: the log home niche. Learn more about this type of construction, and the Log Homes Council.
  • Modular Homes  (go to item)
    Modular homes represent one of the fastest growing segments of the residential building industry. Learn more about the speed and savings of building modular homes.
Get the Facts on the Positive Impact of Home Building
NAHB provides developers, home builders and HBAs with local economic impact studies to demonstrate the benefits that home building provides, from new jobs to more tax revenue. See a sample report and contact your friendly Housing Policy staff to order one of your own!
  • Multifamily  (go to item)
    Multifamily homes include condominiums, rental units, mixed-use developments, and other structures that feature separate units for more than one family. Find more information on the unique aspects, benefits, and challenges of the multifamily building industry.
  • Panelized Homes  (go to item)
    Today’s panelized homes combine time-tested building methods with modern technology to deliver customizable, energy-efficient, beautiful new homes.
  • Systems-Built Homes  (5 items)
    Building systems technologies manufacture all or part of a home in a controlled factory environment off site. This construction technique provides consumers with tremendous benefits.