Slide show: Outside at IBS

Organizers of the International Builders' Show converted a parking lot outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center into a high-tech, hands-on building products showroom.

This year's tradition included eye-catching display homes, cutting-edge products -- from adhesives to irrigation -- plus a neighborhood called "Tiny Town" featuring three innovative compact-home concepts.

Other highlights included an Azek demonstration of its durability in batting cage conditions, and the Geico gecko passing out discounts to NAHB members.