Invisible Upgrades Key to Performance Goals of IBS 2027 Show Home

A full-scale reinvention of a dated, luxury home is well underway for The New American Remodel® 2027. The Las Vegas residence, one of two official show homes of the International Builders’ Show, has moved beyond demolition and into the rough-in phase.

Much of the recent work has focused on changes that won't be visible once the project is finished but are critical to its lofty, high-performance goals.

Noteworthy upgrades include an all-new HVAC system, with new condensers and forced air units (FAUs) supplied by Midea. Fresh plumbing lines were also installed, as well as new electrical wiring throughout the house.

Originally built in 2004, the 22-year-old home is relatively young compared to the age of a typical American residence (42). However, the built team at Primaris Custom Homes worked extensively to modify the floorplan in a way that would showcase a contemporary architectural design.

For example, a hallway beam that previously hung below the ceiling was repositioned higher, allowing the team to maintain the home's existing archways while improving the layout.

Additionally, the vaulted ceiling of the original living room was reconfigured to make room for a new second-story living space.

The renovation goes much further than the home’s interior. The front and back landscaping will be completely redesigned to enhance the indoor-outdoor living experience.

The pool is receiving an update, while a new outdoor kitchen will give the home owners a purpose-built location for cooking and entertaining. Also, a new walkway will connect the two rear decks that were previously separated, creating a smoother path between the spaces.

There is still plenty of work ahead, but the home’s transformation is rapidly taking shape. The finished product will make its official debut during IBS 2027, Feb. 2-4.

Registration for the show will open on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Project Manager Tim Rose of Primaris Custom Homes describes the behind-the-walls work of the home in the following video: