The Shelburne News tells MHProNews that a crane recently delivered a new style of manufactured home to the Shelburnewood Mobile Home Park in Shelburne, Vermont.
Built in White River Junction by Vermod High Performance Homes, the single section manufactured home in Shelburnewood is the 17th unit constructed and sited in Vermont. The new manufactured home utilizes quality construction and materials as well as the latest in highly efficient energy technology. All aspects of the design have been considered to provide the homeowner with the most comfort, value, and savings available.
“The project is a collaborative effort that includes, but is not limited to, the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB), the High Meadows Fund, and Efficiency Vermont (EVT). Plus Shelburne architect David Pill of Pill-Maharam Architects, and Steve Davis and Chet Pasho from Vermod, the manufacturer, have been essential partners as well,” noted Cindy Reid, the Director of Development of the Cathedral Square Corporation (CSC).
“The new arrival is part of the Manufactured Housing Innovation Project, a pilot project focused on developing new manufactured homes which address two needs: a response to the loss of homes during Tropical Storm Irene and to increase the supply of quality affordable housing in Vermont in general,” she said. Though manufactured homes represent only 7% of Vermont’s housing stock, they comprised 15% of the homes damaged by Irene.
“Cathedral Square is a non-profit organization which provides affordable housing and services for seniors and persons with disabilities,” Reid explained. “CSC developed Wright House, a 36-unit affordable senior development next door in Harrington Village. We got involved initially when VHCB and EVT asked if our organization would consider installing a new Vermod unit in Shelburnewood. The unit will serve as a model for one year and then be sold to an income eligible household,” she explained.
“VHCB, EVT and Vermod are interested in getting the word out about this innovative affordable home, so it can be replicated in other communities,” Reid said. “Due to the style of construction, it is an appreciating (not depreciating) asset, which means Vermod homeowners can build equity. The energy usage is also low which equates to affordability for occupants. Many of the Vermods are constructed with a 6,000 kw solar pv array, which makes them zero net energy homes. We feel that this is one of many innovative solutions to the lack of affordable housing that challenges our communities.”
Read previous article about these homes at this link.
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