MHProNews has learned from insidehalton.com the Canadian Manufactured Homes Institute (CMHI) reports eleven percent of new single-family homes in 2012 were factory built homes, just one percent off an historic high of 12 percent the previous year. The CMHI envisions eco-conscious consumers see off-site home construction as a green way …
Factory-made Home-building Falls One Percent in Canada Read More
Noting the growing trend of retirees downsizing to homes that are more manageable and affordable, monroemonitor.com in Monroe, Washington suggests there is a growing market of used manufactured housing in 55+ retirement communities that with a little elbow grease can lead to living well, green and stylish. By replacing the …
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Manufactured housing communities (MHCs) may be an environmentally friendly solution for housing the millions of retiring Baby Boomers, and are often safe, pleasant areas that provide a sense of community, ideal for retirees, according to motherearthnews.com. Noting 20 million Americans live in MH, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) estimates 23 …
Manufactured Homes: Solution to Need for Baby Boomer Housing Read More
MHProNews has learned from canberratimes.com.au in Australia that Gundaroo, pop. 300, will be the first town in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales to receive an off-grid solar-powered modular home. Prominda delivered the home with wiring and hot water units in the walls, plumbing in the floors and insulation …
Solar-powered Modular Home First in Australian Region Read More
McGraw Hill’s Construction Forecast Report anticipates 45 percent of all construction begun in the U. S. in 2014 will be single and multifamily housing projects. A survey of builder and remodeler members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals 62 percent of single-family home builders report they are …
On the CBS Sunday Morning show segment May 18, the commentator -Mark Straussman – interviews a man standing in a manufactured housing community (MHC) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, who refutes the stigma often attached to residents, saying, “That is totally unfair, these are really good people, hard-working people you would …
Next Step Homes is the factory-built home distribution channel for parent company Next Step Network, which mobilizes nonprofit resources to provide affordable and ENERGY STAR homes for low income residents across the nation. Next Step couples its 25 nonprofit community housing development organizations with heavy hitters in the factory-built housing …
Private, Public Alliance Provides Efficient Factory-built Homes to Low Income Americans Read More
Triumph Modular of Littleton, Massachusetts received five Awards of Distinction from the Modular Building Institute at the World of Modular in San Antonio, Texas. Offering competition in over 30 categories for MBI members, the contest is the industry’s premier awards program. Triumph’s winners in the Permanent Modular Education category are …
The one-hour reality competition series “American Dream Builders” will include Cavco Homes, Inc., (NASDAQ:CVCO) and Palm Harbor Homes in an upcoming episode to air on Sunday, April 13, on NBC. Hosted by renowned designer Nate Berkus, Cavco built modular homes they call Eco Cottages for one competition episode of the …
Cavco Homes to have Modular Home on TV Design Competition Read More
A survey of Portland, Oregon by the National Low Income Housing Foundation of Washington, D. C. revealed that a breadwinner working a minimum wage job in the Portland area would have to work 78 hours to be able to afford a market rate two bedroom apartment. More and more people …
Modular Apartments Provide much needed Affordable Housing Read More
Funded with a $1 million community development block grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the Kentucky Department for Local Government (DLG), local, state and federal officials participated in groundbreaking ceremonies March 28 for the next phase of the Houseboat to Energy …
Production Conversion: From Houseboats to Modular Homes Read More
Updating a story MHProNews.com first posted May 7, 2012 regarding Honda Motor Company’s plans to build homes operating on a combination of gasoline, solar cells and a rechargeable battery, a showcase Honda Smart Home home is now finished following a grand opening March 25 at the University of California-Davis. Features …
MHProNews.com has learned from brandonsun.com, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has awarded the contract to build seven new modular houses for the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation to Home Hardware in Virden, Manitoba, Canada. Instead of nails and wood, the homes will be structural thermal energy efficient panels (STEEP), materials …
According to theiet.org, the world is beginning to realize the advantages of modular construction methods in the wake of the desire for quicker, cheaper, cleaner and more environmentally friendly building techniques. Two years ago China’s Broad Construction stunned the world when it assembled a 30-story modular hotel working round the …
Off Site Construction Methods Gaining Recognition and Advocates Read More
Unlike days gone by when factory-built homes were more prone to wind damage and not well sealed from the elements, the manufactured homes of 2014 are energy efficient and can have many of the same amenities as site-built homes: Whirlpool baths, ENERGY STAR appliances, solar panels for heat and hot …
MHProNews.com has learned Altius RSA (Rapid Systems Architecture) has introduced their newest mini modular home, the Solo 40, 480 square feet for $195 a square foot. Constructed from natural, renewable, durable and recyclable materials, the home offers both passive and active sustainable strategies, which includes an Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) …
A study commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and conducted by GuildQuality, a leading provider of surveys for the residential building industry, revealed the satisfaction level of purchasers of National Green Building Standard homes. Key findings of the study indicate: 94% would recommend a green home to …
As part of their Prefabricated Housing—Global Strategic Market Report, researchandmarkets.com states the manufactured homes segment of the industry accounts for ten percent of housing starts in the U. S., and contributes significant revenues to the entire housing industry, especially since shipments began rising in 2011. While low housing costs particularly …
Dublin, Ireland-based Research and Markets, provider of worldwide market research and data, reports the Global Green Building Material market will grow 17.9 percent 2012-2016, especially as more governments become increasingly involved in promoting energy efficiency. MHProNews has learned it is estimated buildings now account for 40 percent of global energy …
Universal Forest Products Makes List of Green Vendors Read More
Following a story MHProNews published Oct. 24, 2013 regarding a pilot project to replace ten aging factory-built homes with new energy efficient manufactured homes in Vermont, realestaterama reports the occupants will see an immediate 70 percent reduction in their energy costs. The new dwellings feature triple pane windows, heat recovery …
Project Replaces Aging Dwellings with New Manufactured Homes Read More
