Andrew Partridge, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, the creators of Y Cube, which MHProNews covered Nov. 7, 2015, said: “Manufactured housing should not just be the form of building houses because there is a lack of materials for traditionally built houses, but because they are extremely time efficient.”
The materials are plentiful and much less expensive than bricks and mortar, and build time only takes about two weeks. As more homes get built, the economies of scale will bring the price down.
Existing off-site manufacturers could produce affordable homes at reasonable costs with the opportunity to train local people to make the homes in factory conditions. “It makes sense for housing providers…..to (build) housing that costs them less and is quick and efficient. Time will tell whether many take the risk of breaking the mold.” ##
(Photo credit:dailymail.co.uk–manufactured home in the United Kingdom)
