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Set to officially debut at the upcoming International Builders\u2019 Show (IBS) in February, the 2026 Virtual Concept Home<\/a> \u2013 a partnership between housing data provider Zonda<\/a> and national home builder Fischer Homes<\/a> \u2013 offers an interactive model home walkthrough experience where homebuyers can instantly explore innovative layouts, multifunctional spaces, and flexible designs to find a new home that fits their lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Showcased by NewHomeSource<\/a>, this concept home was designed as an immersive digital-first model that reportedly reimagines the way homes are designed and built. The collaboration pairs Zonda\u2019s consumer-driven insights with Fischer Homes\u2019 design expertise and innovative approach to deliver a home that is both aspirational and attainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch a short video<\/a> explaining the concept below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAs the leader in housing data and insights, Zonda is committed to helping the industry anticipate what\u2019s next,\u201d said Jeff Meyers, CEO of Zonda. \u201cThe 2026 Virtual Concept Home by NewHomeSource showcases how we can use consumer research and innovation to bring future-forward housing solutions to life \u2014 making homes more adaptable, inclusive, and inspiring for today\u2019s buyers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fischer Homes plans to bring the design from virtual to reality by constructing a physical model home, integrating consumer-driven features tested in the digital experience into future communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt Fischer Homes, we offer a wide range of home styles thoughtfully crafted to reflect the way people live today,\u201d said Tim McMahon, CEO of Fischer Homes. \u201cPartnering with Zonda on this virtual concept home allows us to push the boundaries of design, test bold new ideas, and ultimately deliver homes that balance creativity with practicality. We\u2019re excited to bring this concept from digital innovation to real-world construction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Set to officially debut at the upcoming International Builders\u2019 Show (IBS) in February, the 2026 Virtual Concept Home \u2013 a partnership between housing data provider Zonda and national home builder Fischer Homes \u2013 offers an interactive model home walkthrough experience where homebuyers can instantly explore innovative layouts, multifunctional spaces, and flexible designs to find a…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1837,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":53,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,391],"tags":[579,158,578,580,280],"class_list":["post-1835","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-featured","tag-2026-virtual-concept-home","tag-builders-show","tag-fischer-homes","tag-newhomesource","tag-zonda"],"yoast_head":"\nZonda and Fischer Homes Partner on 2026 Virtual Concept Home - Lighting News Now<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The 2026 Virtual Concept Home, a collaboration between housing data provider Zonda and Fischer Homes, will debut at the Int'l Builders Show.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=1835\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Zonda and Fischer Homes Partner on 2026 Virtual Concept Home - 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