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The Emergence of Modular Multifamily Construction In recent years, multifamily modular construction has steadily gained popularity in the housing industry. This innovative method involves fabricating building modules off-site in a controlled factory environment before transporting them to the construction site for assembly. The emergence of multifamily modular construction significantly changes how we build residential buildings, offering numerous benefits for developers, contractors, and homeowners alike. Read full article to learn more. #modularconstruction #multifamilyconstruction

The Need for More Green Affordable Housing The lack of affordable housing in America is not just a statistic, it's a growing crisis that deeply affects millions of low-income families. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, a staggering 7.2 million more affordable housing units are needed to meet the demand. Unfortunately, construction has fallen 5.5 million units below historical levels in the last two decades, leaving many families, perhaps even some we know, struggling to find safe and affordable housing. To address this pressing housing shortage, the National Apartment Association and the National Multifamily Housing Council recommend that America build 4.6 million new apartments at all price points by 2030. This means creating over 325,000 new units annually—a goal that has not been achieved since 1989. Developers face increasing complexity when constructing affordable housing, with rising costs and a demand for green/high-performance design and new technologies. In response to these challenges, many developers are now considering off-site and modular construction as a more efficient and cost-effective way to build affordable housing. The demand for services related to modular construction is on the rise, and many architects are exploring ways to incorporate this innovative construction method into their projects. By embracing off-site and modular construction, developers can potentially speed up the construction process, reduce waste, lower costs, and revolutionize how we think about affordable housing – making it easier to create more affordable housing units for those in need. Addressing the affordable housing crisis in America is not just about developers or architects; it's about all of us. As a community, we must work with policymakers to find innovative solutions that increase the supply of affordable housing and prioritize sustainability and energy efficiency. By building more green, affordable housing, we can create healthier communities, reduce energy consumption, and provide low-income families with the safe and stable housing they deserve. GreenStaxx is committed to the idea that modular construction can play a crucial role in making housing more affordable and environmentally friendly. We believe that standardization and replication on a large scale can be the key to solving the housing affordability crisis and addressing the inefficiencies in the construction industry. Through our standardized designs and specifications for modular units, we provide developers with the tools they need to build high-quality buildings faster and at a reduced cost. We work closely with construction managers, modular manufacturers, and architects who share our passion for implementing innovative and efficient construction methods to streamline project delivery and drive industry progress. #modularconstruction #modular #modularmultifamily #multifamilyconstruction #affordablehousing #affordablemultifamily

Setting a Modular Triple-Decker in Lowell, MA With modular construction, it only took two days, 12 boxes, and a big crane to put up the skeleton of 2 triple deckers (6 units in total) in Lowell, MA! Just a few weeks later, the on-site construction crew is almost through “buttoning up” the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC connections between boxes and putting on the finishing touches! We can’t wait to show you the final product and share our speedy record for going from box delivery to Certificate of Occupancy! Shout out to our excellent partners at RCM - Modular Solutions, Performance Building Company, Inc, and Nine Zero Two Development. https://lnkd.in/eDRFgfsv #modular #modularconstruction

Julia Hansen of GreenStaxx talks about the benefits of using a standardized library of components to create a wide variety of building designs. In the full interview, Julia describes some recently completed projects including multi-family buildings in Newton and Concord and a triple decker in Cambridge. Watch or read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eF3viBQh  #prefab, #offsite, #modular #construction

GreenStaxx is proud to be a Phius Project Spotlight for this month with our modular and Passive House project located at 159 Allston Street! The new monthly Phius Project Spotlight is meant to highlight the innovative work being done by Phius professionals while also providing a peek behind the curtain on Phius projects of all shapes and sizes throughout the United States and beyond. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eqbVVvWD