The Future of Housing: Modular Construction and Its Potential for Affordable Living in the US: A Case Study
Publication: Construction Research Congress 2024
ABSTRACT
The United States is currently facing a significant problem with the lack of affordable housing, which affects both low-income families and millennials entering the housing market. The cost of living, including housing, is influenced by various global political and economic decisions, but innovative solutions need to be considered to address external factors affecting housing prices. Modular construction is being considered as a potential solution, and this study evaluated its viability through a thematic descriptive analysis of two case studies. The Phoenix Rising Project in Auburn, Washington, and Live on 1st in Titusville, Alabama, were analyzed for their community characteristics and project implementations. The results demonstrate that modular construction has the potential to be an effective and viable solution for affordable housing in the United States. The study provides recommendations for the widespread implementation of modular construction in affordable housing to address the ongoing problem of housing affordability.
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