The 12th House Project represents a bold, collaborative effort to address the growing housing crisis in America. With a shortage of 3 to 5 million workforce and affordable homes, this initiative brings together innovative research, education, and industry leadership to create a pathway for increasing housing inventory that is both attainable and sustainable.
Proposed Scope of Work
1. The Moonshot Home
2. FutureSchool
3. ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
4. Advanced Manufacturing Facility
5. Grant Applications
6. Living Labs with Performance Testing
7. Insurance/Resilience Testing
8. HERS Rating (Home Energy Rating System)
9. Product Development, Collaboration, Testing, and Intellectual Property
10. Marketing
11. Industry Engagement
12. Wellness Integration
13. Smart Intelligence Integration
14. Financial Models
15. Digital Twin for Permitting
Overview & Purpose
The 12th House Project, featuring The Moonshot Home, seeks to create a roadmap for building Smart, Healthy, Efficient, and Resilient homes accessible to all. These homes, designed as a Kit of Parts, can be licensed and affordably constructed on existing lots or within new communities. Our mission is to preserve and expand the American Dream of homeownership by increasing the supply of available and attainable homes. By focusing on affordability, sustainability, and resilience, the 12th House Project aims to deliver homes that are adaptable, environmentally responsible, and disaster-resistant.
Objectives
The primary objective of the 12th House Project is to integrate advanced construction materials and cutting-edge technologies into the residential building process. This will increase affordability and access to quality housing for low- to middle-income families. Moreover, the project will ensure that homes are environmentally sustainable, energy-efficient, and disaster-resilient, reflecting the modern needs of American homeowners.
Target Audiences
The 12th House Project will engage a broad range of stakeholders, both local and national, including:
- Home builders
- Real estate developers
- Architects
- Civil and structural engineers
- Housing & community development leaders
- Planning & zoning professionals
- School districts
- Consumer and industry media
- Texas A&M Former Students
- Consumers and hopeful homebuyers
This initiative will serve as a model for how public-private partnerships, innovative design, and advanced construction techniques can converge to solve the housing challenges of the 21st century, ensuring that every American has access to an affordable, sustainable home.