Informed Decisions Make a Smart Home.

Smart Home America is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that works to reduce losses from natural disasters by advocating for the use of modern building codes, resilient construction techniques, and policies. Through education, policy initiatives, and convening experts from the public and private sectors, Smart Home America creates and leverages mitigation solutions to increase community resilience. 


OUR VISION

Stronger, Sustainable, More Resilient Communities

OUR MISSION

To create stronger communities through collaboration, education, and the promotion of resilient and sustainable policies, products, and building methods.

WHY WE EXIST

To educate leaders, residents, and industry about smarter, safer buildings and tested policies, products, and techniques that build resilient and sustainable communities.


OUR CORE VALUES

  • Collaborative
  • Pragmatic
  • Innovative
  • Persistent

    OUR PROCESS STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES

    • Educate the public on the importance of adequate insurance coverage and beyond-code construction methods to reduce the impacts of natural disasters.
    • Advocate for using beyond-code, resilient construction and enforcing current building codes to reduce the risk of loss and damage. 
    • Provide advice on how property mitigation can lower insurance costs and reduce the time and money needed for recovery from natural disasters. 
    • Engage experts, service providers, residents, and community leaders to develop and implement practical solutions for making homes, businesses, and multifamily dwellings more resilient. 
    • Serve as a technical expert and support a comprehensive approach to planning and development that leverages policies and funding to make communities more disaster resilient.

    Contact us if you have any questions.