Re: [GBlist] Green Modular Home -Portland

[Alan Courtright <acourtri@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us>]

That's one of the reasons I've been trying to pin down whether there is or
really is not a distinction between a mobile/mfd and a modular home.  the
former have to overcome the reputation formed over many years; the latter
should be allowed to establish their own reputation without being tarred
with the wrong brush, IMHO.

On Wed, 29 Aug 2001, Mike Rogers wrote:

> I'd like to disagree with several of the posting which have used a rather
> broad brush in painting modular homes as bad, almost to the point of mocking
> the question.  We should be careful before we automatically trash an entire
> industry.  It may have been that modular homes of yesteryear wouldn't hold
> up to green building criteria of today.  This does NOT mean that all modular
> homes built today are garbage.  And, compared to much of the housing stock
> being built, some of them may indeed be "princes".
> 
> I don't have the original message, and in all the trashing, I've forgotten
> the exact original question.  BUT, if the intent was to learn more about
> "green" modular homes, there are good stories to tell.
> 
> For example:
> *  CARB has worked with Champion, a modular manufacturer, to create a
> modular line that meets Energy Star and Altanta EarthCraft House standards.
> Perhaps not perfect, but noteworthy nonetheless.  For more info visit:
> http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy01osti/29122.pdf
> 
> *  Building Science Corp worked with Randall Homes in Ohio to create a
> modular home that meets Energy Star criteria.  See:
> http://www.buildingscience.com/buildingamerica/overview/Randal.htm
> 
> *  Was the original question about Portland. OR?  Although not strictly
> modular (instead, panelized, I believe) check out the City Life development
> http://oikos.com/esb/50/earthsmart.html
> 
> *  A solar modular home assembled on the National Mall in DC got a lot of
> press last year.  http://www.mcneiltech.com/press%20releases/solarhome.htm
> 
> *  Other new concepts in modulars can be see at:
> http://www.mfghome.org/industry_award_winners2000.html
> 
> *  Some manufacturer's addressing energy-efficiency, and other info:
> http://www.worldwidehomes.net/Pages/energy_saving_home.htm
> http://www.eren.doe.gov/buildings/building_america/boston.shtml
> http://www.pathnet.org/news/981026.html
> 
> I also read about one in Energy Design Update last year sometime.  Any
> subscribers recall this article?
> 
> If the manufactured housing industry can help bring energy-efficiency and
> broader green building techniques and materials to affordable housing...or
> any housing...more power to 'em.
> 
> I hope this helps.
> 
> --Mike
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ted Shelton <ted655@hotmail.com>
> To: <acourtri@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us>; <dlombard@earthlink.net>
> Cc: <greenbuilding@crest.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 4:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [GBlist] Green Modular Home -Portland
> 
> 
> >              This is how the difference was explained to me by a dealer.
> If
> > the frame sits "back" under the side of the home it is a MOBILE. The steel
> > frame of a modular is on the edge of the walls and is set on a
> conventional
> > style foundation. Both are built in the same manner, using the same nasty
> > urea, formaldehyde, PVCs, foams, glues and VOL ingredients. To get that
> cost
> > per square, they aren't worrying about our health OR the Earth. Plus, like
> a
> > auto, they are worth 1/2 the minute they roll off the "lot". They fill a
> > need, but you can't kiss em and turn them into a prince.
> >
> > ted655@hotmail.com
> 
> 
> 
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                         -|//*Alan Courtright*\\|=   
                                Poulsbo, WA
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