Housing affordability is on of the most pressing challenges facing Americans today, and Ivory Innovations believes that the next generation has the creativity to spark change. In this episode of Ten Minute Talks, Allison LaForgia sits down with Jenna Louie, Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer and Ian Cahoon, Director of Innovations to discuss Hack-A-House 2025. The virtual competition, held September 26-27, challenges college and graduate students across the country to propose bold new ideas for tackling the housing crisis — in just 24 hrs. <br /><br />With teams representing top universities like Harvard, Berkeley, Columbia, and the University of North Carolina, Hack-A-House brings together a diverse group of students from varied backgrounds and disciplines. From new approaches in construction and design to policy reform and financing models, the competition showcases how fresh perspectives can accelerate housing innovation. <br /><br />#HousingInnovation #AffordableHousing #HackAHouse #StudentInnovation
