The fantastic shapes and spires of modern skyscrapers augment urban skylines around the world. These towers appear to have little in common with lowly single-family dwellings, but in fact share some of the same principles of construction. Urban designers and architects are increasingly reliant on pre-finished modular sections, a practice also used on a smaller scale to create manufactured homes.
Any mention of factory-based housing construction usually comes with a standard disclaimer. Because criticism of the often-mocked and maligned double-wide trailer home has often been based on valid complaints, sales personnel are quick to differentiate between newer products and their less-respected precursors. The relatively thin skin and metal skeleton of a movable unit creates only the illusion of solid walls.
Although they are almost always unlovely, these boxy, rolling bedrooms still admirably serve many owners, and deserve the honor being recognized as a direct relative of the prefabricated houses now available. While exact distinctions may be a little fuzzy, a truly mobile home is finished at the factory, whereas individually designed and fitted walls or frames are trucked to and assembled at the final site.
Traditionally, these mobile rectangles could be joined together on one level, but were not rigid enough to be stacked without collapsing. Some still display the vehicular version of vestigial organs in the form of wheels and axles that may be reactivated when a road trip is necessary. These units often depreciate faster than brick-and-mortar dwellings, and the type of materials used during manufacture are difficult to customize once they are in place.
By comparison, modular construction is the hipster cousin of the single-wide unit. The primary difference between the two is that individual sections and parts are created in a factory, but assembled on site rather than being towed there. These units are not limited to one story, and can be stacked or connected to create multi-level, visually interesting housing.
This method of construction creates buildings that are far more stable than those with vehicular potential. Even the foundations are stronger, conforming to the same standards that any new home must follow. Traditional mobile units are more easily damaged by wind and weather, but a modular home built on site can be stronger than many put together using conventional methods, and they are also easily customized.
Although none of these buildings will ever really be able to compete with ostentatious suburban status-symbol mansions, they feature other attractive advantages. Energy efficiency is built into the modular fittings, and the section tolerances are often superior. These buildings are able to survive damage from severe hurricanes or tornado-strength winds, and their foundations provide better support during an earthquake.
Housing costs have once again reached their previous high levels, and modular housing units are providing buyers with less-expensive choices that in line with current values. Even though they are limited to one location, modular structures are now considered to be as safe and sound as any building, and deserve their newly minted reputation. For many buyers, they are an increasingly attractive option.
Any mention of factory-based housing construction usually comes with a standard disclaimer. Because criticism of the often-mocked and maligned double-wide trailer home has often been based on valid complaints, sales personnel are quick to differentiate between newer products and their less-respected precursors. The relatively thin skin and metal skeleton of a movable unit creates only the illusion of solid walls.
Although they are almost always unlovely, these boxy, rolling bedrooms still admirably serve many owners, and deserve the honor being recognized as a direct relative of the prefabricated houses now available. While exact distinctions may be a little fuzzy, a truly mobile home is finished at the factory, whereas individually designed and fitted walls or frames are trucked to and assembled at the final site.
Traditionally, these mobile rectangles could be joined together on one level, but were not rigid enough to be stacked without collapsing. Some still display the vehicular version of vestigial organs in the form of wheels and axles that may be reactivated when a road trip is necessary. These units often depreciate faster than brick-and-mortar dwellings, and the type of materials used during manufacture are difficult to customize once they are in place.
By comparison, modular construction is the hipster cousin of the single-wide unit. The primary difference between the two is that individual sections and parts are created in a factory, but assembled on site rather than being towed there. These units are not limited to one story, and can be stacked or connected to create multi-level, visually interesting housing.
This method of construction creates buildings that are far more stable than those with vehicular potential. Even the foundations are stronger, conforming to the same standards that any new home must follow. Traditional mobile units are more easily damaged by wind and weather, but a modular home built on site can be stronger than many put together using conventional methods, and they are also easily customized.
Although none of these buildings will ever really be able to compete with ostentatious suburban status-symbol mansions, they feature other attractive advantages. Energy efficiency is built into the modular fittings, and the section tolerances are often superior. These buildings are able to survive damage from severe hurricanes or tornado-strength winds, and their foundations provide better support during an earthquake.
Housing costs have once again reached their previous high levels, and modular housing units are providing buyers with less-expensive choices that in line with current values. Even though they are limited to one location, modular structures are now considered to be as safe and sound as any building, and deserve their newly minted reputation. For many buyers, they are an increasingly attractive option.
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