The NAHB International Builders' Show
Originally built in the 1950s, The New American Remodel®, the official show home of the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), had been added onto and remodeled several times over the decades. Not always gracefully. Rooms felt chopped up. Rooflines competed. You could walk through it and clearly read the timeline.
The mission was to create one cohesive home with a single, unified vision.
When you bring the full force of a team together, something electric happens. For Alair Homes, The New American Home®, the official show home of the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), was exactly that kind of moment. Not just a build. A chance to demonstrate what is possible when vision, trust and craftsmanship all pull in the same direction.
This show home is not a spec home. It was built for a customer – a customer that leaned...
If you’ve been to the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) before, you already know it’s where the residential construction industry comes to learn, connect and see what’s new and what’s next. But, IBS 2026 brings a lineup of firsts, fresh formats and new experiences that even longtime attendees haven’t seen before. From hands-on tech education to a reimagined show floor, here’s what’s new and why this year’s show is worth a spot on your...
With each phase of construction, The New American Home (TNAH) comes more into focus, and Phase 4 marks a pivotal moment in the build as innovation moves to the systems and details that define how the home lives, breathes and performs – to create a phenomenal home.
As one of two official show homes of the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), TNAH is designed to highlight what’s next in residential construction. So many new products debut at the Builders’ Show...
The New American Home (TNAH), one of two official shows of the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), continues to push the boundaries of sustainable residential design. As the project moves into Phase 3, the focus sharpens on energy efficiency and airtight construction, with ambitious performance targets and meticulous coordination among the project team.
Energy efficiency remains at the...
Phase 3 of The New American Remodel® 2026 (TNAR 2026) is underway, and the spotlight is on sustainability. As one of the two official show homes of IBS 2026, this project is designed to demonstrate how to achieve energy efficiency, long-term cost savings and green certification, even without starting from scratch.
At the center of this effort is Two Trails, the project’s energy and sustainability consultant. Their mission: Select the best products and technologies to deliver...
The New American Remodel® 2026 (TNAR) is one of the two official show homes of the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). TNAR 2026 Phase 2 is well underway with the Phil Kean Design Group leading the remodel. Right now, crews are wrapping up demolition and making big progress behind the scenes.
All our MEP trades — mechanical, electrical and plumbing — are busy with rough-ins and...
Things are heating up in Orlando and we’re not talking about the Florida temps. The New American Home 2026 (TNAH 2026), one of two official show homes of the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), is entering Phase 2 of construction. The build team is deep into the behind-the-walls magic that brings this spectacular show home to life.
Jim Kranz, builder Alair Homes Orlando Partner...
The journey to build The New American Home 2026 (TNAH 2026), an official show home of the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is already making waves. From its forward-thinking design to the ambitious engineering behind it, Phase 1 of the project sets the stage for one of the most unique custom homes the industry has seen. Designed to serve as both a private residence and a space for philanthropic entertaining, this home is not only...
The next chapter in remodeling innovation has begun with The New American Remodel® 2026 (TNAR 2026) — an official show home of the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS). Located in Winter Park, FL, this year’s home is already turning heads in its early stages thanks to a unique design direction and a fresh take on the remodeling process.