They used to be seen as 'cheap and flimsy' but an innovative style of building is raising hopes of more affordable housing that's also beautiful.
When Natalie and Jeff began researching designs for their two-bedroom country retreat, they never thought they would end up with a house delivered by a truck. The couple aged in their 60s, who did not want to use their full names, spent $5,000 on plans for a "simple but beautiful" house to place on a block of vacant land in regional NSW. As part of their research, they decided to look at some modular homes, and that's when Natalie spotted their future house.
managing director Jens Goennemann said. has recommended improvements to regulatory standards, improving access to finance and using government procurement as a way of driving demand. "It has been encouraging to see conversations at all levels of government regarding the potential for prefabricated or off-site construction to address one of the most important social issues — access to high-quality and affordable housing," Goennemann said.
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