The Historic Showcase Returns to the National Mall September 6th – 10th Highlighting 250 Years of Innovation in American Housing
Today the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the presenting sponsors for the 2025 Innovative Housing Showcase: The International Code Council (ICC), The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA), and The Home Depot.
As a proud part of the America 250 Initiative, the showcase will feature the theme, “The American Home Is The American Dream,” celebrating the evolution of homeownership over 250 years and how the American home is representative of the American values of independence, opportunity, and the unshakable drive to build a better life.
“This year’s Innovative Housing Showcase puts the spotlight on American grit and free market innovation – a powerful reminder that free enterprise, not big government, drives the American Dream of Homeownership,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. “HUD will continue to spotlight solutions that support quality, affordable homeownership opportunities for hardworking Americans. Together, we will usher in the Golden Age of American Homeownership.”
Founded in 2019 by former HUD Secretary Ben Carson, the showcase will feature a variety of full-scale housing models including manufactured, 3D printed, and modular homes from across the country displayed on the National Mall.
“The International Code Council is committed to supporting and facilitating the innovations necessary to make housing more affordable,” said John Belcik, Chief Executive Officer, International Code Council (ICC). “We are pleased to join HUD and other sponsors to highlight what is currently possible, and the policies, codes and standards that will continue to facilitate future progress.”
“MHI is excited to partner again with HUD to bring the 2025 Innovative Housing Showcase to the National Mall in celebration of the Showcase’s fifth year running and America’s 250th birthday. HUD Code manufactured homes have been bringing quality, attainable homeownership to Americans nationwide for fifty years. MHI welcomes the opportunity to demonstrate the beauty and innovation in design, scalability, and efficiency of today’s manufactured homes and the solutions they offer to address the nation’s housing supply needs,” said Lesli Gooch, Chief Executive Officer, Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI).
“SBCA is excited to return to the National Mall as a co-sponsor and exhibitor for HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase,” said Jess Lohse, Executive Director, Structural Building Components Association (SBCA). “This event is a powerful platform for sharing solutions to the housing challenges our country faces. As the voice of the structural building components industry, SBCA is proud to demonstrate how trusses and wall panels provide scalable, efficient building methods supporting greater housing availability, accessibility, and affordability. We’re honored to join HUD and our fellow co-sponsors in presenting methodologies and technologies that are moving construction and housing forward.”
“We’re proud to sponsor the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Innovative Housing Showcase,” said Chip Devine, Senior Vice President of Pro Sales, The Home Depot. “At The Home Depot, we’re dedicated to driving growth in the housing industry by equipping professionals with the resources, tools, and partnerships they need to succeed. This event underscores the importance of advancing housing solutions nationwide, and addressing challenges like the skilled trades gap, which continues to be a barrier to progress.”
Additional Details About 2025 Innovative Housing Showcase
A family-friendly event, the showcase is open to the public on the National Mall and expected to attract thousands of attendees, including Members of Congress, industry leaders, and community stakeholders. Visitors can view and enter exhibits on the Mall and attend expert-led panel discussions highlighting housing innovations.
In years past, the showcase has attracted thousands of attendees from across the country. To view photos from past showcases, please visit IHS Past Showcases | HUD USER. For more information, please visit the Innovative Housing Showcase webpage.