TECHNICAL RESEARCH
EMERGING DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Modular Housing and the Affordable Housing Sector
Description In recent years, the modular construction industry has played an increased role in the development of affordable housing through the B.C. Rapid Response to Homelessness initiative. As modular housing companies become further involved in successive affordable housing projects, the product design these companies offer continues to evolve. This project will explore available research, engage with key stakeholders, and review project costing data to document emerging trends, innovations and challenges encountered by affordable housing providers, developers and modular construction companies. The research also explores the benefits, risks and implications of scaling up and using modular construction methods to build affordable housing in other communities across Canada. Impact This project will create a decision-making and planning tool that housing providers can use to determine if a modular construction approach is a suitable option for their next development project. The tool will also include a project readiness checklist which outlines some of the key considerations that should be taken into account early in the development process.
Status: Project underway Partners: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Audience: Non-profit housing providers, municipalities, developers, and other stakeholders
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