Modular homes ain’t what they used to be!

No, indeed! Modular homes are much, much better and have a very bright future. The ‘trailer park’ image of the past simply doesn’t fit with the smart, modern new modular homes being produced in Europe, Asia, North America, Australia and New Zealand today.

Being ‘factory built’ doesn’t mean that today’s modular homes all come out looking the same. Modern materials and technologies allow for a high degree of customization, both in design and finishes. But the major benefits of old remain… minimal wastage, no risk of on-site theft of materials and the reality that construction is not dependent on weather.

Still worried about that ‘trailer park’ look? Maybe these examples will change your mind…

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You’ll find the full details of these modular homes here:

• iPAD – without the Apple – The Owner-Builder Network
• Cityscape Modular House – Modular of Texas
• House of Would – The Owner-Builder Network
• Prairie Perch Karoleena Modern Modular Homes – Prairie Perch
• Fishers Island House – Resolution: 4 Architecture
• B Line Medium 003 Minneapolis, MN – Hive Modular
• Blairgowrie – Archiblox
• The Ford House – Ma Modular – The Owner-Builder Network
• X Line Calgary, AB – Hive Modular
• Mountain Retreat – Resolution: 4 Architecture
• The Blanco River House – factory built and loving it! – The Owner-Builder Network
• The Leschi Home – Timberland Homes
• Home in the Laurentians – IME Habitat
• FabCab – Fab Cab Builders
• Laurel Lane – Gosnell Builders
• Popup House – Multipod Studio

Of all these, we were especially impressed by the last, the Popup House because it really does tick all the right boxes, including the fact that all materials are fully recyclable! Here’s a short video showing just how quickly the home goes up…

Can you see a modular home in your future?