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Marcin: /* Definition of Terms */

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	=Definition of Terms=		=Definition of Terms=
			*[[Modular Home]]s vs [[Kit House]]s
	*''Manufactured Housing'' = mobile home. This is NOT same as ''Prefabricated Housing,'' which is assembled like a normal home on site. From Wikipedia:		*''Manufactured Housing'' = mobile home. This is NOT same as ''Prefabricated Housing,'' which is assembled like a normal home on site. From Wikipedia:
	:*Modular buildings, also called prefabricated buildings, differ from mobile homes, which are also called manufactured homes, in two ways. First, modular homes do not have axles or a frame, meaning that they are typically transported to their site by means of flat-bed trucks. Secondly, modular buildings must conform to all local building codes for their proposed use, while mobile homes, made in the United States, are required to conform to federal codes governed by HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development). There are some residential modular buildings that are built on a steel frame (referred to as on-frame modular) that do meet local building codes and are considered modular homes, rather than mobile homes. - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_building]		:*Modular buildings, also called prefabricated buildings, differ from mobile homes, which are also called manufactured homes, in two ways. First, modular homes do not have axles or a frame, meaning that they are typically transported to their site by means of flat-bed trucks. Secondly, modular buildings must conform to all local building codes for their proposed use, while mobile homes, made in the United States, are required to conform to federal codes governed by HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development). There are some residential modular buildings that are built on a steel frame (referred to as on-frame modular) that do meet local building codes and are considered modular homes, rather than mobile homes. - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_building]
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	*Building Designer vs Architect - [http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2005-01-23/business/0501230499_1_volume-builders-building-lots-production-builders]		*Building Designer vs Architect - [http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2005-01-23/business/0501230499_1_volume-builders-building-lots-production-builders]
	*Builder vs developer and types of builders - [http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2005-01-23/business/0501230499_1_volume-builders-building-lots-production-builders]. Builders used to also be the developers in a bygone era. In autonomous housing, the builder replaces some of the functions of the developer , as utility connections are included.		*Builder vs developer and types of builders - [http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2005-01-23/business/0501230499_1_volume-builders-building-lots-production-builders]. Builders used to also be the developers in a bygone era. In autonomous housing, the builder replaces some of the functions of the developer , as utility connections are included.

	=Data=		=Data=
	*Mobile homes are also 16' wide, x76 long.		*Mobile homes are also 16' wide, x76 long.

Marcin at 03:37, 13 May 2016

2016-05-13T03:37:40Z

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	*Why has modular housing not succeeded yet? First, definition of terms: a kit house that an owner can buy inexpesively, and put together rapidly to make a nice house.		*Why has modular housing not succeeded yet? First, definition of terms: a kit house that an owner can buy inexpesively, and put together rapidly to make a nice house.

	Insights: kit houses do exist: [[Modular Home]]s. ~~However, the~~ case where the owner builds from a kit is rare if nonexistent. This is because house building is beyond the skill set of an average person, if that build requires skill. Why do skilled people, then, don't build from a kit? Because kits would require a markup for the kit provider to make a living - so it's probably cheaper for a person to build from scratch.		Insights: kit houses do exist: [[Modular Home]]s - but not a kit that the owner builds themselves. The case where the owner builds from a kit is rare if nonexistent. This is because house building is beyond the skill set of an average person, if that build requires skill. Why do skilled people, then, don't build from a kit? Because kits would require a markup for the kit provider to make a living - so it's probably cheaper for a person to build from scratch.

	We address this by running professionally-guided builds with negative labor costs - by simplifying design so that trade skills are not required. Now how to say this in plain English?		We address this by running professionally-guided builds with negative labor costs - by simplifying design so that trade skills are not required. Now how to say this in plain English?

Marcin at 03:34, 13 May 2016

2016-05-13T03:34:55Z

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	Image credits - [http://www.moretrees.com/McMansion.htm]		Image credits - [http://www.moretrees.com/McMansion.htm]

	*Why has modular housing not succeeded yet?		*Why has modular housing not succeeded yet? First, definition of terms: a kit house that an owner can buy inexpesively, and put together rapidly to make a nice house.

	Insights: kit houses ~~are too much work for~~ the ~~seller, and are incapacitated by~~ skill set of ~~owner-buikder~~. ~~The result is hiring professionals~~, ~~which costs too much~~. We address this by running professionally-guided builds with negative labor costs - by ~~optimizing the professional assistance part~~. Now how to say this in plain English?		Insights: kit houses do exist: [[Modular Home]]s. However, the case where the owner builds from a kit is rare if nonexistent. This is because house building is beyond the skill set of an average person, if that build requires skill. Why do skilled people, then, don't build from a kit? Because kits would require a markup for the kit provider to make a living - so it's probably cheaper for a person to build from scratch.

			We address this by running professionally-guided builds with negative labor costs - by simplifying design so that trade skills are not required. Now how to say this in plain English?

	*Just another open source house project?		*Just another open source house project?

Marcin at 03:30, 13 May 2016

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			Image credits - [http://www.moretrees.com/McMansion.htm]

	*Why has modular housing not succeeded yet?		*Why has modular housing not succeeded yet?

Marcin at 03:26, 13 May 2016

2016-05-13T03:26:41Z

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	*Why has modular housing not succeeded yet?		*Why has modular housing not succeeded yet?

Marcin: /* Data */

2016-05-13T03:25:55Z

Data

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	*BoKlok House - under $150k - [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2007/apr/02/communities.business]. It is modular housing, not owner-builder at all, though. Area: 530 square feet - [http://www.boklok.com/about-the-BoKlok-concept/]		*BoKlok House - under $150k - [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2007/apr/02/communities.business]. It is modular housing, not owner-builder at all, though. Area: 530 square feet - [http://www.boklok.com/about-the-BoKlok-concept/]

	=~~Data~~=		=Definition of Terms=
	*''Manufactured Housing'' = mobile home. This is NOT same as ''Prefabricated Housing,'' which is assembled like a normal home on site. From Wikipedia:		*''Manufactured Housing'' = mobile home. This is NOT same as ''Prefabricated Housing,'' which is assembled like a normal home on site. From Wikipedia:
	:*Modular buildings, also called prefabricated buildings, differ from mobile homes, which are also called manufactured homes, in two ways. First, modular homes do not have axles or a frame, meaning that they are typically transported to their site by means of flat-bed trucks. Secondly, modular buildings must conform to all local building codes for their proposed use, while mobile homes, made in the United States, are required to conform to federal codes governed by HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development). There are some residential modular buildings that are built on a steel frame (referred to as on-frame modular) that do meet local building codes and are considered modular homes, rather than mobile homes. - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_building]		:*Modular buildings, also called prefabricated buildings, differ from mobile homes, which are also called manufactured homes, in two ways. First, modular homes do not have axles or a frame, meaning that they are typically transported to their site by means of flat-bed trucks. Secondly, modular buildings must conform to all local building codes for their proposed use, while mobile homes, made in the United States, are required to conform to federal codes governed by HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development). There are some residential modular buildings that are built on a steel frame (referred to as on-frame modular) that do meet local building codes and are considered modular homes, rather than mobile homes. - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_building]
			*General Contractor vs Home Builder - [https://trustedpros.ca/articles/new-homes/general-contractor-vs-home-builder---which-do-you-need]
			*Building Designer vs Architect - [http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2005-01-23/business/0501230499_1_volume-builders-building-lots-production-builders]
			*Builder vs developer and types of builders - [http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2005-01-23/business/0501230499_1_volume-builders-building-lots-production-builders]. Builders used to also be the developers in a bygone era. In autonomous housing, the builder replaces some of the functions of the developer , as utility connections are included.
			=Data=
	*Mobile homes are also 16' wide, x76 long.		*Mobile homes are also 16' wide, x76 long.
	*'''Best breakdown of cost when you buy a home without being involved in the building process - 25% land, 25% materials, 25% labor, 25% service''' (12.5 profit, 12.5 overhead of the house builder) - [https://www.byoh.com/costestimating.htm]. This is consistent with the next item (NAHB new construction figures)		*'''Best breakdown of cost when you buy a home without being involved in the building process - 25% land, 25% materials, 25% labor, 25% service''' (12.5 profit, 12.5 overhead of the house builder) - [https://www.byoh.com/costestimating.htm]. This is consistent with the next item (NAHB new construction figures)
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	*About 50k mobile homes vs. 450k regular homes sold in 2014 - [http://www.dailyyonder.com/manufactured-housing-sales-bounce-back/2015/01/26/7695/]		*About 50k mobile homes vs. 450k regular homes sold in 2014 - [http://www.dailyyonder.com/manufactured-housing-sales-bounce-back/2015/01/26/7695/]
	*Home ownership is going down from 68% to 62% over the last decade - [https://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/RHORUSQ156N]		*Home ownership is going down from 68% to 62% over the last decade - [https://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/RHORUSQ156N]

	=Size=		=Size=
	*Median size of a new single-family home sold was 2,506 square feet - [https://www.census.gov/construction/chars/highlights.html]		*Median size of a new single-family home sold was 2,506 square feet - [https://www.census.gov/construction/chars/highlights.html]

Marcin: /* Size */

2016-05-13T03:14:00Z

Size

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	*Home ownership is going down from 68% to 62% over the last decade - [https://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/RHORUSQ156N]		*Home ownership is going down from 68% to 62% over the last decade - [https://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/RHORUSQ156N]
	=Size=		=Size=
	*Median size of new home ~~built 2014 - 2500 sf~~ - [https://www.census.gov/construction/chars/highlights.html]		*Median size of a new single-family home sold was 2,506 square feet - [https://www.census.gov/construction/chars/highlights.html]
	*Average square feet of new homes built 2013 - 2600 sf - [https://www.census.gov/construction/chars/pdf/medavgsqft.pdf]		*Average square feet of new homes built 2013 - 2600 sf - [https://www.census.gov/construction/chars/pdf/medavgsqft.pdf]
			*Square feet XLS - 1800-2400 sf was the most common house size built - [https://www.census.gov/construction/chars/completed.html]

	=Method=		=Method=

Marcin: /* Size */

2016-05-13T02:48:53Z

Size

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	=Size=		=Size=
	*Median size of new home built 2014 - 2500 sf - [https://www.census.gov/construction/chars/highlights.html]		*Median size of new home built 2014 - 2500 sf - [https://www.census.gov/construction/chars/highlights.html]
			*Average square feet of new homes built 2013 - 2600 sf - [https://www.census.gov/construction/chars/pdf/medavgsqft.pdf]

	=Method=		=Method=

Marcin: /* Data */

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Data

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	*About 50k mobile homes vs. 450k regular homes sold in 2014 - [http://www.dailyyonder.com/manufactured-housing-sales-bounce-back/2015/01/26/7695/]		*About 50k mobile homes vs. 450k regular homes sold in 2014 - [http://www.dailyyonder.com/manufactured-housing-sales-bounce-back/2015/01/26/7695/]
	*Home ownership is going down from 68% to 62% over the last decade - [https://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/RHORUSQ156N]		*Home ownership is going down from 68% to 62% over the last decade - [https://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/RHORUSQ156N]
			=Size=
			*Median size of new home built 2014 - 2500 sf - [https://www.census.gov/construction/chars/highlights.html]

	=Method=		=Method=

Marcin: /* Industry Standards */

2016-05-03T17:54:48Z

Industry Standards

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	=Industry Standards=		=Industry Standards=
	*BoKlok House - under $150k - [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2007/apr/02/communities.business]		*BoKlok House - under $150k - [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2007/apr/02/communities.business]. It is modular housing, not owner-builder at all, though. Area: 530 square feet - [http://www.boklok.com/about-the-BoKlok-concept/]

	=Data=		=Data=