Pre-manufactured homes and modular residences: what sets them apart?
In the real estate market of Argentina, a new housing trend is emerging: modular homes. These properties, built in a factory, are gaining prominence as a viable and attractive option for homeowners.
Authored by Maria Josefina Lanzi, the article discusses the various advantages of modular homes, positioning them as a more complete, factory-built solution compared to broader prefabricated options.
Speed and Customization
One of the key benefits of modular homes is their quick assembly. Construction, which primarily occurs in a controlled factory environment, enables delivery and on-site installation in just a few weeks. This reduction in construction delays caused by weather and site conditions common in traditional builds is a significant advantage.
Moreover, buyers in Argentina can select from various designs, sizes, and interior options, allowing the homes to be tailored to diverse needs and regional climates.
Cost-Efficiency and Durability
Modular homes provide a low-cost housing solution, making home ownership accessible to first-time buyers and small families. In some cases, these homes can be between 20% and 25% cheaper than an economical traditional home.
Despite initial concerns about quality, modular homes built in Argentina are constructed with strong materials suitable for harsh weather conditions, ensuring longevity and stability.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Modular homes are about 15% more energy-efficient compared to traditional homes due to precise factory construction and insulation standards. This energy efficiency translates to savings on supplies like electricity and gas.
In addition, modular homes can be designed according to the bioclimatic zone where they will be located, making them energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
Quality and Design
The construction of modular homes offers more controlled quality, faster execution time, a more sustainable process, and can be made with materials that can be almost entirely recycled. This shift towards modular housing is an attempt to move away from the misconception that prefabricated homes in Argentina are associated with poor quality.
Architects are also getting involved in modular home construction, making good design more accessible and affordable.
Transportability and Flexibility
Modular homes are transportable, making them useful in industries with changing needs, such as petroleum. If necessary, these constructions can be relocated, such as from Vaca Muerta to Jujuy.
As the resurgence of mortgage credit in Argentina sparks discussions about home purchases, modular homes offer a cost-effective, efficient, and customizable solution for those seeking to own a home. This trend is expected to continue as the benefits of modular homes become more widely recognized.
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- In the real estate sector of Argentina, the emergence of modular homes presents an attractive and viable option for homeowners due to their quick assembly, offering a significant reduction in construction delays compared to traditional builds. [Construction and Design, Real Estate, Home]
- Argentina's modular homes provide a cost-efficient housing solution, offering first-time buyers and small families an affordable path to home ownership, with prices that can be 20% to 25% cheaper than traditional homes. [Real Estate, home-and-garden, housing-market]
- Sustainability plays a crucial role in the modular homes trend, as these properties are approximately 15% more energy-efficient compared to traditional homes, and can be designed to accommodate various bioclimatic zones, contributing to energy savings and eco-friendliness. [Other Real Estate News, lifestyle, investing]
