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Malaysian Reserve
23-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
NAHB, Alair Homes Announce Final New American Home in Orlando
IBS Official Show Home Pushes Innovation While Championing a Mission to Give Back ORLANDO, Fla., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – The National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) today unveiled exciting new details of its official show home of the NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS): The New American Home® 2026 (TNAH). The home, produced in collaboration with the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council and Professional Builder magazine, will not only serve as a cutting-edge exhibition of the industry's latest innovations, but will also have a special tie to local community services. The 2026 edition, located in Winter Park, Fla., will be the 43rd home in the program's history, and will be built by Alair Homes. The New American Home® (TNAH) 2026 marks a pivotal moment for Alair Homes as the first national builder in this prestigious program. Celebrated for showcasing cutting-edge innovations in design and sustainability, this year's home sets a new standard while supporting meaningful community causes. For the first time, TNAH is being built for a specific mission and homeowner—Jason Eichenholz, Ph.D., a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and the founder of the Jonathan's Landing and CEO and founder of Relativity Networks. He previously co-founded and served as the CTO of Luminar Technologies. Inspired by his son, Jonathan, a young adult with autism, Jason is matching the cost of all contributions from manufacturers and suppliers dollar-for-dollar to support Jonathan's Landing Foundation, a comprehensive intentional community creating housing for 500 people and 5,000 jobs to help adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to live with purpose and have access to meaningful work while achieving their maximum level of independence. 'This home isn't just a showcase of the future of home building—it's a symbol of what's possible when passion, philanthropy, and innovation come together,' said Eichenholz. 'After its debut, it will also serve as a platform for other meaningful charities, extending its impact far beyond a single home.' 'Home building professionals can expect to see one of the most innovative show homes ever built when The New American Home 2026 is unveiled,' said NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes, a home builder and developer from Lexington, N.C. 'Each year, The New American Home program raises the bar for our industry when it comes to achieving the highest levels of performance, design and efficiency. I am confident the 2026 home will be yet another impressive showcase of the very latest in residential construction techniques and product innovations.' New Era for The New American Home Alair Homes Orlando, led by Daniel Kennerly and Jim Krantz, is overseeing the construction of this groundbreaking home in Winter Park, Fla. This will be the last New American Home to be built in Orlando, as future homes will be exclusively constructed in Las Vegas in conjunction with NAHB's International Builders' Show. The 7,414 sq. ft. livable home (15,176 sq. ft. under roof) will feature: Six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, with an expansive second-floor master suite and balcony spa A basement with a wellness and exercise suite, wine cellar and entertainment areas, including a game room and theater An 18-car underground garage with car elevator and multiple car storage lifts A private entrance to discreetly accommodate catering vans and staff during events An infinity-edge pool overlooking the lake with boating access Cast-In-Place concrete basement walls, light gauge metal framing for the 1st & 2nd floors and smart, sustainable solutions designed to exceed energy efficiency standards Designed by Michael Wenrich Architects, Interior Design by Steele Street Studios, and sustainability consultation from Two Trails, the home aims for top green certifications including NGBS Emerald, ENERGY STAR, Indoor airPLUS, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home and a HERS Index exceeding NEGATIVE 30! Tour The New American Home 2026 The home will be unveiled next year at the 2026 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS), Feb. 17-19, 2026, where IBS attendees and media members can tour the home and experience the latest in design, technology and sustainability. A Defining Moment for Alair Homes Daniel Kennerly, Partner at Alair Homes Orlando, on leading TNAH 2026: 'Being the first national builder for The New American Home is an incredible honor. This project isn't just about home building—it's about making a real, meaningful impact for the community; it's about the alignment of my personal and corporate values. It's what makes this home truly special.' Jim Krantz, Partner at Alair Homes Orlando, on the personal connection to the project: 'As a father of a son with autism, this project means everything. My son, Luke, and Jonathan are friends and have been classmates for more than a decade, and knowing that Jonathan's Landing provides a place for adults like them to thrive with dignity brings me hope. This home will support that mission—it's a legacy.' Rob Cecil, CEO of Alair Homes, on the significance for the brand: 'Alair Homes is about more than just building homes—we build relationships, communities, and legacies. With over 107 locations and growing, being the first national builder for The New American Home is a milestone that reflects the purpose we continue to champion across North America.' About Alair Homes Founded in 2007, Alair Homes is North America's largest, privately held custom home building and renovation company. With a rapidly growing network of franchises since 2012, Alair has become a trusted name in over 100 locations across North America. Our distinctive approach is cemented in partnerships with esteemed architects, proficient trade partners, and innovative designers, ensuring homeowners a distinctive construction management experience. Striving for continuous improvement through our proprietary Client Control® construction project management methodology, Alair is dedicated to delivering meticulously crafted, beautiful homes while ensuring a transparent, client-focused journey from conception to completion. Learn more at About NAHB The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington-based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. NAHB is affiliated with 700 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB's builder members will construct about 80% of the new housing units projected for this year. About The New American Home The New American Home® is the official show home of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders' Show (IBS), produced in collaboration with the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council and Professional Builder magazine. As a cutting-edge exhibition home, The New American Home highlights the latest advancements in home building, technology, and sustainability while pushing the limits of modern design. The 2026 edition, located in Winter Park, Florida, will be the 43rd home in the program's history, setting a new benchmark in efficiency and innovation. Jonathan's Landing Foundation (JLF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a clear mission: to build the world's most comprehensive residential community for adults with autism. Headquartered in Orlando and operating nationally, JLF is developing housing for 500 adults and generating 5,000 meaningful jobs through a bold live-work model. Starting with careers in tech and culinary sciences, the Foundation's employment initiative is driven by a groundbreaking social enterprise strategy designed to set a new standard for opportunity and independence. To learn more, visit
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Relativity Networks Raises Funds to Scale Next-Generation Fiber Optics for the AI Economy's Data and Energy Needs
Hollow-Core Fiber technology can transmit data nearly 50% faster and farther than conventional solid-core fiber for hyperscalers and telecommunications providers ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Relativity Networks, the leading at-scale provider of next-generation fiber-optic technology, has raised $4.6 million in pre-seed funding to address the growing demand for data centers—and their enormous power requirements. Relativity Networks' technology will help the data industry meet that energy challenge by expanding development beyond urban cores and into locations with more abundant power. By 2026, U.S. data centers will likely consume more than twice their current electricity usage, driven by the AI era's insatiable data-processing needs. Industry forecasts suggest 40% of these facilities could face power shortages by 2027. Relativity Networks' patent-pending hollow-core fiber (HCF) cable is already being used to expand the number of data centers for cloud-computing hyperscalers. The company's HCF technology helps overcome a major obstacle that is limiting the growth of AI by transmitting data nearly 50% faster than conventional glass fiber. Hollow-core fiber moves data faster with lower latency—less delay—than conventional fiber. That enables data to travel 1.5 times farther without impacting the latency that can throw intricate multi-location data operations and applications out of sync. While traditional fiber optic cables typically limit data centers to within 60 kilometers (37 miles) of each other due to latency constraints, Relativity Networks' HCF technology extends this range to 90 kilometers (56 miles). This increased geographic flexibility allows organizations to strategically position their data centers closer to existing and emerging power sources. "Currently, new data centers can't be built fast enough to satisfy the rapidly expanding AI-driven economy and the lack of available power is an existential threat to fueling that growth,'' said Jason Eichenholz, Relativity Networks' Founder and CEO. "By moving data faster with lower latency at nearly the speed of light, we are providing the industry new geographic optionality to address the energy-intensive data needs of today's AI-driven digital economy." Eichenholz, who has a Ph.D. in optical sciences and engineering, is a trailblazing pioneer in laser and photonics-enabled technologies, holding more than 90 patents in the field. Eichenholz has also led the R&D and commercialization of hundreds of millions of dollars in revolutionary products. He co-founded and took public Luminar, one of the leading providers of the lidar (light detection and ranging) technology that enables autonomous vehicles. Volvo is now among the automakers using Luminar's lidar technology. Relativity Networks, which Eichenholz founded in 2023 following his time at Luminar, is commercializing patent-pending HCF technology originally developed by co-founder Professor Rodrigo Amezcua at CREOL, the College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida. "Hollow core fiber (HCF) represents the next revolution in optical networking, offering unprecedented speeds and lower latency that traditional fiber simply cannot match. This breakthrough demonstrates a decade of dedicated research by our team," said Dr. Winston Schoenfeld, Vice President for Research and Innovation at the University of Central Florida. "The Relativity Networks team has a proven track record in developing and commercializing innovative technology solutions, and we have great confidence that they are the best partner to scale such an operation. UCF strongly values industry partnerships and this is a wonderful example of how collaboration between academia and industry can lead to accelerated innovation that translates into significant societal impact." Relativity Networks' pre-seed funding was raised by a group of private investors following the initial investment from Eichenholz. The company has already secured multimillion dollar contracts and has deployed its technology in several U.S. field installations, marking an important step in the company's growth trajectory. Relativity Networks' business model is based on bringing in the right partners to scale to high volume production rapidly, ensuring there will be enough supply to support the entire industry. "We're well positioned to redefine the optical network of the future," Eichenholz said. For more information, visit About Relativity Networks Relativity Networks is the leading at-scale Hollow Core Fiber provider that has greatly accelerated the speed of light in fiber optics. By replacing glass with air, the company has created technology that allows data to move nearly 50% faster and farther without unacceptable delays, addressing the critical power challenges of today, including the need for higher performing data centers in the age of AI. Hyperscalers rely on Relativity Networks to provide the geographic flexibility to build data centers closer to where power is available while meeting exacting data-transmission latency (time lag) requirements. Relativity Networks' HCF and connectivity solutions integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure, unlocking immediate expansion options beyond power-constrained urban grids. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Relativity Networks Sign in to access your portfolio
