Published: 2/17/2021 2:49:17 PM

WHATELY Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity has selected Backyard ADUs of Western Massachusetts as its 2020 Small Home Hero Award winner.

Its really neat to be recognized, said Chris Lee, head of design and development at Backyard ADUs. It shows that all of the work weve been doing is appreciated and making a difference.

Lee said the company was founded by himself and business partner Kevin Schnell in October of 2019.

It started as helping just build higher-quality rental units, and quickly evolved to helping families live closer together and making new construction more affordable, he explained. And also, making people feel like they can actually build a house.

Primarily, theyve developed in-law suites as detached homes, he said, also called accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Were growing rapidly, he said. We started just serving the Pioneer Valley and now were doing projects throughout the Berkshires.

The company, which has locations in Maine and at 33 Laurel Mountain Road in Whately, recently completed a project in Easthampton and expects to finish up ADUs in Whately and Florence in the next few weeks.

According to a Habitat for Humanity press release, Backyard ADUs has advocated for small lot zoning since its inception, and built its first homes using energy-efficient modular construction, all while changing the landscape of the Pioneer Valley around small homes and alternative land ownership structures.

(The award) also motivates us to work even harder to make sure we continue to earn it moving forward into future years, Lee said.

The Small Home Hero Award is an annual award that recognizes a local organization, business or individual who is making use of innovative techniques to increase access to homeownership through the building, financing, design and/or zoning for small homes. According to the release, the award is an initiative of Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanitys Big Enough Project, funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. The project aims to revolutionize how we think about homeownership in Franklin and Hampshire counties by advocating for and building simple, durable and affordable small homes.

Backyard ADUs actively advocates for long-term changes to zoning, puts downward pressure on the cost of quality housing and simplifies new home construction so its accessible to everyone, the release explains. Habitat for Humanitys Small Home Advisory Committee, which selects a winner each year, believes that Backyard ADUs exemplifies the kind of change the Big Enough Project hopes to inspire.

In general, the goal is to make quality construction more approachable for people, and to amek it easier for people to downside, Lee said.

To learn more about the Small Home Hero Award and the Big Enough Project, visit pvhabitat.org/big-enough. A video recognizing Backyard ADUs can be viewed at bit.ly/3rmKSOl.

Mary Byrne can be reached at mbyrne@recorder.com or 413-930-4429. Twitter: @MaryEByrne

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Amid a global pandemic, the minds behind elite vacation developments and seven-figure buy-in communities were forced to embrace a course of nimble business planning to protect their income streams.

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, domestic properties across the U.S. have had to predict shifting consumer preferences. Would buyers want turnkey properties for immediate move-in to flee cities? Would they prefer homes on larger lots to enjoy more open space? What on-site Covid-19 precautions would potential residents demand?

Different regions required their own course changes as many venues not only fended off disaster, but instead had healthy financial years.

Reynolds Lake Oconee, Ga.: About 90 minutes from Atlanta, Reynolds Lake Oconee sits on 12,000 acres and includes multiple housing communities, six golf courses, shooting grounds, and the TaylorMade Kingdom of Golf training and fitting facility. Surrounding a Ritz-Carlton resort, the region plays host to luxury-minded tourists and residents of means looking for second homes or retirement properties.

In the three years leading up to the pandemic, Reynolds saw eight to nine home starts per month, says Dave Short, senior vice president of marketing and sales. That pace accelerated when Covid-19 hit.

We found buyers moved their plans ahead due to the pandemic, so we had to be certain we maintained the resources to keep up with that construction demand, Short says. We did find that golf play picked up dramatically with our members, even with less egress from the public. We saw 140,000 rounds in 2020, up 10% over the previous year.

While home starts and golf surged, Short and company realized the virus would force changes to how Reynolds delivers the services and living experiences its residents bought with their lakeside homes.

We upgraded our Reynolds TV virtual community to keep neighbors connected and to keep bringing them the classes and events theyd otherwise attendincluding exercise classes, cooking classes, and live shows, Short says. We began that in late spring of 2020, and we plan to maintain that programming beyond the pandemic because of its success.

Kingsmill Resort Williamsburg, Va.: Home to three golf courses, tennis courts, multiple restaurants, a spa, and three levels of guest accommodations, the Kingsmill Resort shut down entirely in the early, uncertain days of the pandemic. Since beginning a staggered reopening process, administration and staff focused on downsizing the resort temporarily and servicing its 3,000 golf club members.

James Gelfland, vice president of sales and revenue, says the Kingsmill crew assembled for a two-day meeting early in the pandemic and laid out a plan for navigating the crisis.

We decided to focus on a 300-mile radius from Kingsmill to attract visitors, he says. We also cut back on room usage and started booking 200 of the possible 402 guest spaces. That meant money was a little tight, but were operating.

By the summer, Kingsmill was running at 50% capacity. According to Gelfland, the resorts hundreds of acres came in handy as staff was able to move member events, fitness classes and significant dining services outdoors.

Regular meetings continue at the resort in an effort to generate a flow of ideas on how to best function in the pandemics, hopefully, waning stages. Gelfland cited a new extended-stay package by way of example, as Kingsmill set aside accommodations for visitors looking for a fun environment from which to work remotely.

Haig Point Daufuskie Island, S.C.: This communitys island location made social distancing protocols easier to implementwhile lot and home sales accelerated for buyers wanting to put the equivalent of a moat between them and the public.

Adam Martin, vice president of sales and marketing, confirms that Haig Points real estate business is running at a record pace. That uptick has the residential team hustling to maintain construction crews and resources, while considering what sort of properties Covid-minded buyers will seek in future.

At the start of the pandemic, we had as many as 40 homes still for sale, Martin says. Thats down to five.

Martin credits that activity to the Covid-related shift in buyer mentality as they prioritize health and safety, and adapt to the work-from-home craze.

Were finding more interest in lock-and-leave, second-home properties, he says. But, those second homes might become first homes during the pandemic.

To accelerate new housing construction, Haig Point staff is now working with higher-end modular construction designs to reduce build times. The end result will be more turnkey properties available.

Sand Valley Nekoosa, Wis.: A sprawling, three-golf course development in the middle of the Dairy State, Sand Valley opened in 2017, and always closed during golfs off season. That changed with the onset of Covid-19.

Sand Valley is now welcoming guests to the resort during the fall and winter seasons when the golf courses are closed, spokeswoman Megan Godfrey says. The owners of Sand Valley have always envisioned that the resort would grow into a compelling and enjoyable getaway for fall and winter, when the golf season ends. When it became clear that the impact of the pandemic would last longer than expected, they saw an opportunity to promote a safe refuge for working professionals, families and couples to escape the monotony of isolation.

Sand Valley staff began developing fall- and winter-season programming at Sand Valley in mid-2020 and continued their development into 2021.

Primland Blue Ridge Mountains, Va.: This Reynolds Lake Oconee, while adding to the selection of outdoor options, encouraging guests to make Primland workable during social distancing.

Julee Midden, director of sales and marketing, reports those outdoor options included everything from new picnic dining offerings to new, improvised BBQ and pizza restaurants.

We also built the Bootleggers Outdoor Gym and Fitness Trail specifically in response to the pandemic, Midden says. People could work out while all of the indoor fitness gyms were closedor if they were uncomfortable working out indoors.

Willowbend Cape Cod, Mass.: Created by national management firm Southworth Development, Willowbend turned to wide-ranging changes in programming and dining to make viral restrictions as pain free to its residents as possible. President and COO Tom Southworth says maintaining a sense of community was at the heart of all pandemic efforts.

We have a major focus on bringing together family and friends for differentiated experiences Southworth explains. However, social distancing doesnt lend itself to community events, so we had to adapt.

During the initial lockdowns, we launched daily virtual experiencesopen to members at all our communities. These events spanned golf and tennis, fitness, cooking, and mixology classes and childrens activities. Our most popular programs were trivia nights, Meet The Author nights with New York Times best sellers and wine tastings.

Bay Creek Cape Charles, Va.: Jennifer Buntin, vice president of marketing for Preserve Communities, says their communities inBay Creek and the Chesapeake Bay witnessed the Covid-19 phenomena of residents making their second home their primary option to escape larger cities.

We saw demand skyrocket with people looking for more space and fewer neighbors, Buntin says. We saw increased demand in turnkey housing in a planned community away from an urban space. Our sales increased more than 350% and profits climbed more than 500% from the previous year.

As residents interest in outdoor activities increased during the virus panic, Preserve Communities decided to bring forward planning on Bay Creeks nature preserve. Temporarily pushing back the renovation of some amenities, developers moved finances and resources to complete the reserve by taking nine holes from one of the communitys two golf courses.

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Gary Shirley and Amber Portwood look at modular homes together after recently discussing Amber moving onto his property to be closer to their daughter, Leah. Pic credit: MTV

Amber Portwoods ex, Gary Shirley, invited her to his home to discuss putting a modular home on their property for Amber to live in, so she can be closer to her daughter, Leah, whom she shares with him.

Gary and his wife, Kristina, explained to Amber that they have five acres, which is more than enough space to build a home for Amber so shed be close to Leah every day, but enough space to distance herself from her ex and his wife.

After her tumultuous split from Andrew Glennon, Amber moved into a smaller rental home an hour from Leah. Moving onto the Shirleys property would allow her to see Leah whenever she wants.

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Gary picked up Amber and they drove together to a modular home lot to look at homes. As Gary put it, were just looking, to see what your future could hold.

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Amber was impressed when she toured a few of the modular homes. Gary explained to the salesman that he has about five acres and has thought about putting a modular home on his property for Amber temporarily.

Later in the episode, Amber video chatted with her brother, Shawn, after visiting the home lot. She told him that Gary wants her to move onto his land in a trailer.

Shawn didnt think its a good idea, reminding her that Gary has said hell always have feelings for Amber, fearing that Kristina may not like the idea.

Amber explained that Kristina is totally on-board with the idea, and seems shocked to hear her brothers claim about Gary. When she asked her brother what she should say to Gary, his advice is to tell Gary no because its a completely asinine idea, to which Amber giggles.

Later in the day, Amber met up for lunch with Gary and Kristina. She explained to them that their gesture was very much appreciated and Gary reiterated that it would save her money in rent in addition to allowing her to see Leah daily.

But Gary voiced that after thinking about it more, it wouldnt be a great idea, and he thinks eventually they would fight or something would go down.

Amber seemed to agree with Gary, telling PopCulture, The relationship were in right now, I dont want to hurt it or strain it, she said. We have a good relationship, but were exes for a reason, and that the move is not happening.

Amber and Gary have worked hard to get to a really good place co-parenting Leah and getting along, but things havent always been so tranquil. Amber said Leah was very excited about the idea and admits, it was hard to say no. She and her daughter continue to work on their relationship and says that theyll get through it like they always have.

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One of the several drastic changes that COVID-19 brought into our lives was the work from home culture! Gone were the typical office environments that we were so accustomed to, our homes had now become our new office. Setting up a home office is never easy, it has to be a space that inculcates productivity and efficiency, a space that motivates us to get a good long day of work done, and encourages us to channel our energies in the most positive and effective manner possible. Selecting the furniture we incorporate into our home office is extremely important, whether its the right desk, an ergonomic and comfortable chair, or even our choice of shelving units all these designs play a major role in creating a fulfilling and productive work environment. Hence, weve curated a collection of highly functional, comfortable, and ergonomic furniture designs that promise to build an ideal home office for you!

Michael Soledads desk has ample space for all his gadgets whether its his PC, laptop, or his iPad. Dont miss out on the nifty little headphone holder, as well as the laptop stand. Clean, minimal, and wooden, its got everything we love in a good desk! Its a desk setup that we can easily imitate and incorporate in our home office, encouraging productivity and efficiency, and motivating us to gear up for a fulfilling workday!

Meet theChaise Renverse a desk that can also transform into a long chair by the famous French architect Pierre-Louis Gerlier. The literal translation of Chaise Renverse is chair overturned, I love how simply the French put everything. Since we are all cooped up in our homes, we are constantly finding ways to optimize space. Especially if you live in a city, you are likely to have everyday objects that are modular so that you have a functional space. Our current situation and the need to be flexible within a small space is exactly what inspired Gerlier to design the Chaise Renverse. It is the perfect blend of work from home and Netflix from home into one piece of modern furniture, it provides a stable table area to work and can then transform into the Chaise Lounge when you want to relax.

Fitworks design sort of embodies a no-excuse mentality to being fit. Whether its the excuse of being too busy, or of not wanting to go all the way to the gym, Fitwork combats it by bringing the gym not just to your house, but to your workspace. Designed as a product to let you work and work out at the same time, this crazy hybrid of a desk-chair and treadmill keeps your legs active while you work. Whether youre sitting in front of a laptop or standing in front of one, its the sedentary lifestyle that Fitwork tackles. The setup (which is sure to grab a few eyeballs) comes with an office chair attached to a treadmill underneath, and an elliptical in front. Coupled with an elevating desk, the Fitwork allows you to keep the lower half of your body active while you work, giving you cardio as well as keeping your spine engaged, whether youre sitting or standing while working.

The Soul Seat helps you sit in a neutral posture that is effortless and comfortable. The springs on the elevated perch tilt the pelvis forward, open the hips and help align the spine. You can sit in several positions if crossing legs isnt comfortable for you, the chair enables you to switch between multiple positions frequently keeping your body engaged and blood flowing. For some, this may also alleviate neck and back pain! The height of both levels can be adjusted to suit your workspace setup. I know there were many comments from our Instagram audience about it missing a backrest and while I dont think it causes harm if you sit without one (people meditate and work in this very posture for hours in Asian countries), I do think having an option of a detachable backrest can help those who are just starting to work on their posture ease into it. It is about having that choice which opens up many more people to use the Soul Seat, however, there are countless reviews that mention it being comfortable as it is so it is a great design but it does come down to personal preference.

Kerstin Pflegers multifunctional furniture shape-shifts to accommodate a work-from-home lifestyle. By day, its a desk-space for work, and by night, it transforms into a bed for two. How does it do it? By using a clever set of mechanisms that compress the bed right into the desks storage units! Titled the Work/Sleep Balance, this morphing piece of home decor is ideal for tiny apartments, serving two purposes within a small footprint. The desktop is large enough to accommodate most of your work accouterments, while the cabinet on the side features a collapsible tri-axial bed frame that opens up to become a base for the mattress, which rolls right up and slides into a compartment in the desks back. The transformation takes around 2-3 minutes, allowing you to efficiently use your space to work during the day, and catch some shut-eye during the night!

The Tripod Standing Desk is an adjustable, portable, and multifunctional desk designed specifically to confront the restlessness and inconvenience that too often accompanies working from home. The desk itself is carved from Baltic birch and its supplementary, multifunctional tripod is constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum. The Tripod Standing Desk comes with its tabletop in either Baltic birch, walnut, black, or white, a multifunctional tripod and carrying case, a quick-release plate, and finally, two non-scratch laptop stops for angled working. Once the standing desks preferred height, anywhere between 1.8 and 4.8 feet, and angle, which can rest at an incline or lay flat, is chosen then users will only have to tighten the tripods quick-release clamps like they would with a typical tripod used to mount cameras. Additionally, the Tripod Standing Desk is portable and only weighs 4.5 pounds, making it easy to work in tight spaces while traveling or changing rooms.

Tai Matlin and Taiwon Choi of Fellowes have designed an office chair with a hanging seating position that follows the body movements. The hanging seat ensures maximum comfort for the spine, hips, and lower limbs at all times no matter how long youve been sitting! The unique chair design with patented Omni-Kinetic Suspension Technology for micro-body movement in multiple directions prevents fatigue during long hours of sitting. Keeping in mind the extended working hours Elea chair has a contoured design to support natural spine alignment and lumbar positioning which all goes well for long-term health benefits. The chair also boasts adjustable tension and balanced support which most of the office chairs simply dont have. Other than that a lot of thought has been put into the designing of every single little detail of this chair which will leave nothing to complaining.

Balconies are only used for drying clothes, and probably for the odd Romeo Juliet scene if you have an interesting love-life. Other than that, no one really uses them, even though they overlook the city and can have really breath-taking views sometimes. The Balkonzept desk fits onto any balcony, making the wonderful cityscape either your workplace or a setting for a beautiful lunch/dinner date. Available in wonderfully fresh colors, its sturdy enough to take the weight of a laptop, dining set, or a few potted plants. It uses a counter-balancing area which makes a great mini-garden, or even a book-case or bottle-rack. The makeshift balcony desk is just perfect for people bored of being stuck in the boring office workspace. Using the balcony, and the citys landscape, the Balkonzept makes for a rather inspiring workplace.

The Altwork desk claims to be the ultimate in productivity and ergonomics.and I agree, I have never seen a desk so flexible that it is practically a gymnast who also cares about your posture. This desk encourages productivity by molding itself to any position that you feel your best in. I personally love to stand and work but I dont like being stuck in the same place, I work best when I move around and this desk allows me the freedom to do both! There is a demographic that may have health problems which makes it hard for them to sit at a conventional desk and chair in an office. This causes them to lose out on many job opportunities that they might excel at simply because there wasnt a solution for How will they sit in the office? but, thankfully, technology today has given us the ability to work from anywhere and this desks shape-shifting form makes it a part of the inclusive design world which caters to the needs of differently-abled. Productivity and health is a universal right.

This desk by Yeg Design Studio is calledClockand I want you to keep that in mind for the rest of this story. Clock was designed to be compact and fit in the growing trend of smaller living spaces. The designer wanted to create something that seamlessly blended into our workdays (especially when working from home!) without disrupting our office hours or eating habits. The hybrid station converts food waste into energy to power itself wirelessly but also includes the systems to be plugged into a wall if needed. It is an innovative product that combines technology and functionality to sustainably manage waste and encourage more people to shift to natural/renewable energy sources.

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Global Modular Homes Market 2021-2026 Key Challenges. Industry Risks and Worldwide Opportunities during Covid-19.

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By Important Manufacturers Bouygues Construction, Lendlease Corporation, Laing Orourke, Seikisui House, Clayton Homes, Champion, Modular Space Corporation, Daiwa House, Cavco Industries, Inc., Algeco Scotsman, Red Sea Housing, Redman Homes, Fleetwood Australia, Kwikspace Modular Buildings, Horizon North Logistics, Kleusberg GmbH & Co. Kg, KEE Katerra, Pleasant Valley Homes, Alta-Fab Structures, Arts Way Manufacturing, NRB Inc., Wernick Group, Westchester Modular Homes, Modscape, Pratt Construction Incorporated, Koma Modular, New Era Homes, Guerdon Enterprises LLC, Hickory Group, Lebanon Valley Homes

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EAST PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --WeHOPE and United Hope Builders (UHB) today announced they are in the final stretch of securing capital investment to build a new factory dedicated to manufacturing affordable housing specifically to address the Bay Area housing crisis. With 75 percent of its capital investment already achieved, UHB/indie Dwell's new modular-home manufacturing plant is on track to open later this year in East Palo Alto. The new factory will provide more than 100 jobs and enable local community members to earn a living wage and benefits while supplying modular homes to local unhoused families.

Kicking off the public capital raising campaign, WeHOPE and UHB will host an event on Sunday, February 14, to open the doors to two new affordable dignified housing units, handing over the keys to unhoused neighbors while showcasing new home designs the factory intends to build. The event will demonstrate how these unique modular units can stand as single-family homes or be stacked into multifamily housing and subdivided into smaller studio apartments for rapid government rehousing deployment.

"For more than 21 years, WeHOPE has been getting people healthy, employed and housed, and now UHB is joining that fight by providing housing and jobs to our homeless and marginalized brothers and sisters. Together, WeHOPE and UHB are bringing hope home," said Pastor Paul Bains, founder of WeHOPE and UHB.

The new factory capital investment funds received to date mainly stem from individuals and private companies in the Bay Area looking to invest in the future of their communities by contributing to an effort intended to help solve the local housing crisis, offer new employment opportunities to those in need, and truly make a difference in the lives of others.

Special guest speakers at the February 14 event will include: Priscilla Chan, co-founder of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI); Warren Slocum, county board of supervisors for San Mateo; and East Palo Alto Mayor Carlos Romero.

As WeHOPE and UHB are committed to keeping all local community members safe, COVID-19 safety measures have been put in place to protect in-person attendees. If you are interested in attending the event on February 14, 2021, please RSVP to Dina Bartello at [emailprotected] or 650-779-4637. Those who prefer to attend virtually will receive a link following receipt of their RSVP.

About WeHOPEThe mission of WeHOPE is to help people become healthy, employed, and housed using innovative solutions. WeHOPE's Mobile Homeless Services meets the needs of the homeless where they are through initiatives that include access to free showers, laundry, safe parking for vehicle dwellers, virtual medical assessments, and comprehensive case management to assist in securing permanent housing. WeHOPE currently serves 4 counties and 17 cities throughout the Bay Area, including: Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, and San Francisco. To learn more about WeHOPE and how you can get involved, visit http://www.weHOPE.org

About United Hope Builders (UHB): United Hope Builders is the Bay Area factory partner for indieDwell, the national leader in steel modular housing. Led by a strong and diverse team, UHB was founded to bring affordable housing modules and planning to Bay Area developers, especially mission-aligned land holders like the faith-based community, school districts and other community-based organizations. UHB's flagship factory will be in East Palo Alto with opening targeted for Q3 2021. To learn more about United Hope Builders, visit http://www.unitedhopebuilders.org

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Modular Homes Market describes an in-depth evaluation and professional study on the present and future state of the Modular Homes market across the globe, including valuable facts and figures. Modular Homes Market provides information regarding the emerging opportunities in the market & the market drivers, trends & upcoming technologies that will boost these growth trends. The report provides a comprehensive overview including Definitions, Scope, Application, Production and CAGR (%) Comparison, Segmentation by Type, Share, Revenue Status and Outlook, Capacity, Consumption, Market Drivers, Production Status and Outlook and Opportunities, Export, Import, Emerging Markets/Countries Growth Rate. The report presents a 360-degree overview of the competitive landscape of the industries. The Modular Homes market report assesses the key regions (countries) promising a huge market share for the forecast period.

Top Key players of Modular Homes Market Covered In The Report:Daiwa HouseLaing OrourkeKwikspace Modular BuildingsLendlease CorporationWestchester Modular HomesFleetwood AustraliaHorizon North LogisticsPratt Construction IncorporatedKEE KaterraModscapeLebanon Valley HomesKLEUSBERG GmbH & Co. KGAlta-Fab StructuresRed Sea HousingModular Space CorporationGuerdon Enterprises LLCBouygues ConstructionSeikisui HouseAlgeco ScotsmanNRB Inc.Wernick GroupPleasant Valley HomesHickory GroupKoma ModularClayton HomesRedman HomesNew Era HomesCavco Industries, Inc.

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on the basis of types, the Modular Homes market from 2015 to 2025 is primarily split into:

RanchCape CodTwo-story HomesCabin/Chalet

on the basis of applications, the Modular Homes market from 2015 to 2025 covers:

999 sq ft Floor1000 sq ft 1499 sq ft Floor1500 sq ft 1999 sq ft Floor2000 sq ft 2499 sq ft FloorMore than 2500 sq ft Floor

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Assembling Analysis The Modular Homes report is presently broke down concerning different types and applications. The Modular Homes market gives a section featuring the assembling procedure examination approved by means of essential data gathered through Industry specialists and Key authorities of profiled organizations.

Competition Analysis Modular Homes Leading players have been considered relying upon their organization profile, item portfolio, limit, item/benefit value, deals, and cost/benefit.

Demand and Supply and Effectiveness Modular Homes report moreover gives support, Production, Consumption and (Export and Import).

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Chapter 1: Introduction, market driving force product scope, market risk, market overview, and market opportunities of the global Modular Homes market.

Chapter 2: Evaluating the leading manufacturers of the global Modular Homes market which consists of its revenue, sales, and price of the products.

Chapter 3: Displaying the competitive nature among key manufacturers, with market share, revenue, and sales.

Chapter 4: Presenting global Modular Homes market by regions, market share and with revenue and sales for the projected period.

Chapter 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9: To evaluate the market by segments, by countries and by manufacturers with revenue share and sales by key countries in these various regions.

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Modular constructionis increasingly popping up in the Bay Area and elsewhere as a sustainable, lower-cost, quicker way to deliver affordable housing, butunfamiliarity andmisconceptionsare curtailing its use.

Although somearen't ready to thinkoutside the stick-built box, certain commercial real estate companies, tech companies and those fighting for affordable housing creation are pushing for a modular approach to at least be considered across the board.

Courtesy of Emily Hagopian

The Mayfair modular multifamily project under construction in El Cerrito.

The image issues stem in part from confusion around the definition of modular construction. Prefabrication is an umbrella term covering a range of building types from modular to panel construction to manufactured structures. The lumping together of these different types can leave the impression that it is all akin to mobile homes.

While mobile or manufactured home construction has advanced in quality and sophistication from prior decades, the moveable nature does not lend itself to standing the test of time compared to conventional construction. Conversely, other prefab construction types such as modular are slowly earning a reputation as high-quality, durable, aesthetically pleasing and greener.

Modular, which utilizes factory-assembled prefab units or modules that can be stacked together in flexible ways, is particularly growing in popularity as a means to deliver multifamily product to the housing-starved Northern California region where groups seeking to block new development in general often prevail in at least stalling projects.

The downside of being in the Bay Area is we've got all these problems, but on the upside, this is sort of the Paris of the 1920s as far as being at the center of the world of innovation, Lowney Architecture President Ken Lowney said. Most people think of that in technical terms of software and computers and interconnectivity. There are people moving to the Bay Area specifically for entrepreneurial culture and sophistication that's here to help solve this problem.

Lowney, who said his firm leads the western U.S. in modular design, has been working on prefab construction for the past decade, resulting in over 60 projects at various development stages, and he has worked with factories in multiple countries. He said that although several factors like high construction costs and the housing and homelessness crises have driven modular construction to the forefront, what he called psychological barriers persist against making it more ubiquitous in the world of construction.

The first barrier Lowney cited is thenot-in-my-backyard, or NIMBY, attitude typical in many Bay Area communities. People say more housing should be built, just not near them. The second, he said, is the risk profile associated with modular, as considerable sums have to be paid to a factory upfront for the work to begin, while the factory itself could end up going out of business, a situation that happened to Lowney on a couple of occasions.

Another psychological barrier is the lack of similarities and complexity of the process, Lowney said. It's not like building and thinking as you would with a site build. So all the decisions have to be made upfront, and there's a steep penalty if you change your mind later in the process. There are multiple permits that have to happen. There are a lot of moving parts to that. There's a lot of grayness. Even if you're familiar with it it's one thing to talk about it over a beer, and it's another thing to invest millions of dollars in it.

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An affordable housing project at 4300 San Pablo Ave. in Emeryville, California.

Still, the burgeoning building type is steadily being championed by groupsthat work with those on the economic margins. Alicia Garcia, associate director of WeHOPE, first delved into modular construction when she joined the board of directors of a startup called United Hope Builders based in East Palo Alto, which works to build steel modular dwellings for disadvantaged communities. In her work with WeHOPE, Garcia is part of a team of service providers for those experiencing homelessness and realized that only through the building of affordable housing for those with extremely low incomes can the homelessness crisis be solved.

After touring the country, speaking with experts and searching for solutions, modular construction emerged for Garcia as an effective and lower-cost way to build housing.

Our model is to partner with cities, counties, churches and other landowners to place these units on their land and to buy some of our own land in the future so that we can provide energy-efficient, stable, nice homes so that homeless people can become formerly homeless people and live with dignity, Garcia said.

Working with Idaho-based modular home factory indieDwell, Garcia said that her group has just placed two modular housing units on a city-owned property in East Palo Alto that will soon become home to two homeless families. Habitat for Humanity also just finished a 32-unit modular building in San Jose on city-owned land. Garcia said she sees modular as having far-reaching potential, such as being used to supply more student housing.

For Lowney, modular construction shows promise far beyond enabling projects to be built faster and with lower price tags. Growth in conventional construction productivity lags behind other industries and costs the global economy $1.6 trillion per year, according to a report by McKinsey & Co. Lowney said he thinks change is afoot with technologies like automation and 3D printing entering the field.

Another Idaho factory, Autovol, is harnessing robotics and automation to help build Virginia Steel Studios, an apartment complex that is nearing completion in San Jose, according to a press release. CEO Rick Murdock said in the release that automated modular construction would "take the back-breaking work off of people, and use new techniques that weren't humanly possible."

Meanwhile, Mighty Buildings, based in Oakland, just received $40M in Series B funding to build affordable housing using a combination of 3D printing, robotics and automation, TechCrunch reports. The company claims it can 3D print a 350 SF apartment unit in a single day.

Such industry changes have sparked opposition from S.F.s building trades unions concerned about slipping work quality standards and lower wages on modular projects not made by union hands. Factory_OS, based on Mare Island in Vallejo, stands out as a union shop that has partnered with the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council employing hundreds of union workers. Factory_OS, which just received $55M in Series B financing from Autodesk, Citi, Facebook, Google, Morgan Stanley and Lafayette Square,said in a press release that it can drive down production costs by 20% to 40% and can build 40% faster than conventional construction.

Factory_OS fabricated the modular components for a supportive housing project in Mission Bay developed by BRIDGE Housing and Community Housing Partnership. The project will deliver 140 housing units with a groundbreaking late last year and is part of Mayor London Breeds Homelessness Recovery Plan.

Courtesy of Lowney Architecture

Rendering of The Mayfair multifamily modular project in El Cerrito.

Lowneysaid a number of factorsdetermine whether a modular approach is viable for a given project. One is that prefab factories are scarce and may or may not have work schedules that mesh with development teams' timelines. He also said current limitations result in modular projects, in reality, being hybrids. For instance, custom site-built foundations and roofs are common. Utility connections still have to be made on-site.

An intentional hybrid approach can serve a purpose, as is the case with an intergenerational affordable housing project at 4300 San Pablo Ave. in Emeryville. Developed by EAH Housing and designed by KTGY Architecture + Planning, the project will supply 68 housing units for seniors and youths transitioning out of foster care under a flexible construction approach. One option under consideration is to use a mass timber ground level for a reduced carbon footprint and then either proceed with stick-built or modular for the units above.

Using mass timber on the base just opens up a whole other toolkit for us, KTGY principal Jessica Musick said. Just the natural warmththat is associated with mass timber our hope is that it gets expressed on the exterior of the building, so as a pedestrian walking down the street, you see the inherent warmth of the material. That's a big difference than with concrete. Concrete can be beautiful, but this has inherent design qualities to it where you don't have to try so hard as with other building materials or other potentially costly design moves.

Musick said she expects that with continued high construction costs, modular flex options will increasingly be considered for projects where designs will be laid out in a modular-ready fashion. Some firms are also researching whether a mass timber/modular hybrid approach may have advantages from an engineering standpoint beyond just the aesthetic upsides.

Our goal was to provide EAH the flexibility and a little bit more time to make that decision, Musick said.

From Lowneys view, the prospect of going 100% modular would be ideal if it results in cost savings. He said he likes the quality assurance and control in a factory environment coupled with saving 15% in construction costs and delivering product 35% to 40% faster.

In the Bay Area, where developers struggle with getting project proposals to pencil, some consider modular as a way to build more cheaply. Lowney cited the Mayfair project in El Cerrito his firm is nearing completion on as an example of modular construction with no compromises on quality or appearance. The project is a transit-oriented development near BART that offers 223 housing units, 67 of which are designated affordable. With a landscaped courtyard and a mix of colors and design elements on the facade, no passerby would think it was modular, Lowney said.

I think that modular should always be considered and then eliminated if it doesn't make sense for the particular project, Lowney said. But in many instances, it is a very beneficial solution that will save money and time."

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As renters and buyers are becoming more environmentally aware around the world, property developers now need to meet even higher green standards. Sustainability is a sign of quality and a desirable aspect of new properties. Research has shown that 73% of millennials are willing to pay more for sustainable products, but its not only about younger buyers. Green retirement villages that are entirely powered by renewable energies are also opening. There are more financing initiatives in place to encourage green living and tax credits for those using renewable energies to power their homes. Here are a few examples of how higher green standards are affecting the housing market in different countries.

The global shift towards sustainable living has meant that eco-friendly property is changing the market. Energy-efficiency is one of the key factors renters and buyers look for in a home. It not only helps to reduce their environmental impact but also lowers utility bills. Greener homes are therefore viewed as a better investment overall. Renewable energy sources are much more accessible and theres a growing trend in the use of solar power, ground, and air source heat pumps, and biomass systems. Many energy providers also offer a renewables-backed electricity supply making sustainable living much easier to achieve.

Due to the increase in demand for eco-friendly properties, there are also higher green standards in place for new building projects. The UK government, in particular, has set out plans to improve the energy-efficiency of new builds. There are now higher green standards for new builds in the UK with the objective that by 2025, carbon emissions are decreased by 75%. This means reducing emissions by 31% from 2021. There are also schemes in place to help homeowners improve the energy performance of their existing properties. This is just one example of how higher green standards will play a part in economic recovery and it will be beneficial for landlords and tenants alike.

As well as introducing higher standards for new builds, there are also incentives in place for homeowners if they make the effort to improve the energy-efficiency of their property. Companies such as LendInvest are offering green cashback on loans given to bridge-to-let customers who increase their energy rating. It seems theres never been a better time to invest in making your property more sustainable. Initiatives such as these allow borrowers to benefit financially from a more positive environmental impact. By turning your home into an eco-sanctuary, youll not only increase its value but also save on your financing.

Many countries have a solar investment tax credit in place. This means that homeowners who install solar panels will receive a tax credit in exchange for the investment. Government initiatives in the US, UK, and across Europe for example have been set up to encourage the use of renewable energies. There are also plenty of new housing concepts inspiring people to live sustainably. The technology needed to run a fully self-sustainable household exists, now the main objective is to change peoples attitudes and habits. Many people dont see using renewables to power their home as realistic or believe it will make much difference. This is not the case, however, and there are several campaigns to raise awareness.

Advance developments in PropTech have had a massive impact on the real estate industry. Renters and buyers are now able to understand the sustainability of their properties by using tools that employ deep learning and artificial intelligence. Smart technology is constantly collecting data to analyze the energy performance of a building. One of the PropTech predictions for the future is that it will be used to improve the energy-efficiency of property and encourage more sustainable living. The technology will empower property managers to make the right decisions towards sustainability. It outlines areas for improvement by allowing them to perform a thorough energy evaluation of the building.

According to Forbes, prefab housing is key to a sustainable future. Self-sustainable prefabricated homes are on the rise thanks to companies such as Dvele, for example. Their prefab homes run entirely on solar energy and are not dependent on any power grid. They are also affordably and ethically manufactured off-site. Eco-friendly modular housing is on the rise globally, in fact, we have seen many examples in different locations in recent years. The appeal of these prefab homes is that they embody current trends of efficiency and minimalism, not to mention their affordability. Whereas these types of properties may not be 100% realistic in certain urban areas, their popularity is still increasing.

Its not only younger residents that are seeking more eco-friendly properties. There are also retirement villages popping up around the world that are solely fueled by renewable energies. The Audley Group in the UK, for example, plans to power all retirement villages with green energy by next year. The organization runs over nineteen villages offering on-site care. These will soon be entirely run on renewable resources such as solar and wind power. The aim is to finally move towards a zero-carbon status. The company is also investing in innovative technologies including natural ventilation and ground source heating. Although these villages mainly offer luxury housing at the moment, it appears there are increasing eco-friendly options for renters and homeowners of all ages.

These are just a few examples of how higher green standards are affecting the housing market and its been predicted that youll see more of these in the future. With government-backed initiatives, its becoming financially beneficial to invest in greener property. Its clear that in order to succeed in the property market, you need to shift your priorities towards renewable energies and sustainable materials over traditional building methods. Eco-homes are not only a more valuable investment, but they also create a healthier living environment to suit the socially-conscious consumers of today.

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'Methane gas, if it accumulates in sufficient amounts and is exposed to an ignition source, can be explosive,' says ministry spokesperson, but city official says they're aware and it's being monitored

Gas migration from former landfill sites could impact plans to build supportive, modular homes on Vespra Street in Barrie.

At the very least, a risk assessment could be needed for the site of the proposed $3-million project,says Ontarios Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).

The ministry is aware of the property located at 65 Vespra St., because the City of Barrie has completed environmental investigations of historic waste disposal sites in the area and identified landfill gas to be in the vicinity of the property, said MECPspokesman Gary Wheeler.

Landfills in this area operated until the mid-1960s, says Golder Associates in a 2017 report commissioned by the city. There were landfills, for example, on both sides of Bunkers Creek in an area bound to the west by Anne Street, Bradford Street to the east, Perry Street to the north, and to the south by Victoria Street.

On Nov. 17, 2020 in the MECPs regular liaison meeting with Barries environmental department, the 65 Vespra St. property (a former fire hall) was discussed, Wheeler said, and the city indicated it was looking at the potential for affordable housing to be developed at the site.

At that time, the ministry indicated that the City of Barrie would need to address any potential for landfill gas migration from the historic waste disposal sites in the area and that a record of site condition (RSC) would need to be filed with the ministry prior to changing to a more sensitive land use, such as residential, Wheeler said.

Lindsay Davidson, MECP spokeswoman, said gases produced through the decomposition of organic material in landfill sites are approximately 50 per cent methane, the primary component of natural gas, and 50 per cent carbon dioxide, or CO2.

Methane gas, if it accumulates in sufficient amounts and is exposed to an ignition source, can be explosive, she said.

Andrea Miller, Barries general manager of infrastructure and growth management, said the city is aware of the gas migration.

There is work already being completed by the city as part of our historic waste site monitoring program to monitor environmental influences in the area around Vespra, including the gas noted by MECP, she said.This work has been going on for several years. This work is not specific to any properties, but it certainly will inform work needed for specific sites, like Vespra (Street).

Miller said D-4 studies are required to assess site specific details, and this is noted in the consultant work completed for the city for the Vespra Street property.D-4 studies are normally done by the applicant seeking development approval.The city would normally receive a completed D-4 study, and any required mitigation, in the clearance of conditions of a development approval, she said.

The ministry Guideline D-4 Land Use on or Near Landfillsdocument is a guide for land-use planning authorities on how to decide what types of land uses are appropriate near landfilled waste, Wheeler said.

The city will note the D-4 study requirement as part of the terms/principles for site development that will form part of the RFP (request for proposals) seeking someone to construct and operate the (supportive, modular housing) site as per councils direction, Miller said.

Last month, council added $3 million to its 2021 budget for a supportive, modular housing project on Vespra Street.One-person, 450- to 500-square-foot, stackable housing units, each costing about $195,000,will be built at the former Barrie fire-hall site.

That cost includes a $500,000 estimate for soil remediation (capped at $750,000) and the total cost of the development will be funded from debt, with final amounts to be determined through request-for-proposals planning and approval of a building proposal, with the annual debt servicing costs to be paid from the citys reinvestment reserve.

After consulting with the County of Simcoe and social agencies dealing with homelessness, and before issuing the request for proposals, community and corporate services general manager Dawn McAlpine will report back to Barrie councillors on the target residents for the project, subsidy sources, key project parameters and how the citys funding can be leveraged to access other funding opportunities.

City staff will then issue a call for proposals for a service provider to construct and manage the project, and operate the housing units.

Staff will also hold a neighbourhood meeting with the successful proponent and area residents to get feedback to help the overall implementation of the project.

Under theEnvironmental Protection Actand Regulation 153 (Records of Site Condition, or RSC), a propertys use shall not be changed to a more sensitive one unless a record of site condition has been filed in the ministrys Brownfields Environmental Site Registry.

A record of site condition outlines the environmental conditions of the soil, ground water and sediment at, on and under a site confirming its suitability for the intended property use from an environmental perspective.

The ministry deems the former use of the property at 65 Vespra St. as a fire hall to be "commercial"property use under Reg. 153 and as such, a proposed change to affordable housing would be deemed a change to the more sensitive "residential"property use under the regulation and require the filing of a RSC.

An RSC must be submitted and filed to the Environmental Site Registry, Wheeler said, if a property owner wishes to change the use of a property from a commercial, industrial or community use to a more sensitive use, such as agricultural, institutional, parkland, or residential use.

The city has said the Vespra Street sites use is to be a social services facility; as defined in the city zoning bylaw, it provides social services support which may include counselling, recreational facilities, education and training, places of assembly, temporary lodging, serving meals and offering daycare.The Ontario government defines supportive housing as a combination of housing assistance and supports that enable people to live as independently as possible in their community.

At this point, it is unclear how the property will be used, Wheeler said. Social services facility is not referenced in O.Reg. 153/04, and the ministry recommends that the proponent engage the municipality, as ultimately the municipal building official will make the decision as to whether a record of site condition is required.

Landfill gas is not directly addressed through the ministrys RSCprocess, Wheeler said, as the regulation only addresses soil, ground waterand sediment conditions for specific parameters at, on or under the site.

If a risk assessment is required to file a Record of Site Condition for the site, then actions (typically risk-management measures) to mitigate any potential risk from landfill gas migration may be included in the risk assessment process, Wheeler said. A risk assessment is required when a site is unable to meet generic site condition standards under the regulation.

At this time, no risk assessment has been initiated or completed for the site, he added.

Under the Planning Act, planning authorities ensure that the appropriate policies are in place and assessment be completed for proposed developments within 500 metres of the waste disposal site, open or closed.

Typically, requirements for mitigating the potential for landfill gas migration would be addressed through the completion of this assessment, Wheeler said.

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