Life expectancy across New Jersey varies by more than a decade depending on where you live, and the built environment plays a larger role than many residents realize. Genetics accounts for about 25 percent of lifespan, according to the National Library of Medicine, while the remaining factors fall under environment, lifestyle, and healthcare access. For […]
County-level population data reveals where housing demand is growing and what types of construction will be needed in the coming years. Recent Census data shows that more counties in the United States experienced population growth even as pandemic-era moving patterns began to normalize. Construction professionals who track these shifts can align their project planning with
Life expectancy in the United States has risen from roughly 70.8 years in 1970 to 77.5 years by 2022 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but this national average masks significant variation at the county level. North Carolina shows particularly wide disparities, with a spread of more than 10 years between its
Life expectancy rates in the United States have risen by nearly seven years over the past half-century, from an average of 70.8 years in 1970 to 77.5 years in 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While genetics, diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices all influence how long people live, the location where
Life expectancy across Pennsylvania counties fluctuates by several years depending on where residents live. While genetics account for roughly 25 percent of lifespan according to the National Library of Medicine, the remaining factors include diet, exercise, smoking habits, and socioeconomic conditions. Construction professionals rarely consider how their work shapes these outcomes, yet the built environment
Life expectancy in the United States rose from about 70.8 years to 77.5 years between 1970 and 2022 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but this average masks significant variation between communities. Within California, the gap between counties with the highest and lowest life expectancy spans several years. Research from Penn State,
Life expectancy in the United States has increased by nearly seven years over the past half-century, rising from 70.8 years in 1970 to 77.5 years in 2022 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While genetics, diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices all play a role in how long people live, a growing body
The decision to build a new home or purchase an existing one ranks among the most significant financial choices a household can make. For decades, the conventional wisdom held that buying an existing home was almost always the more affordable route, with custom home building reserved for those with substantial budgets and a tolerance for
The Minnesota State Fair has long been known for corn dogs, amusement rides, and agricultural exhibits. But in 2009, it also became an unexpected platform for demonstrating the future of residential construction. The Eco House, designed by SALA Architects and featured within the fair’s 25,000-square-foot Eco Experience exhibit, gave the public a rare opportunity to
