Thinking Outside The Cube, May Provide More Housing

Audree Grubesic published this post on Nov 15, 2023. It is a 2 minute read.

Main points

• The housing industry faces major cost and supply challenges.
• The article calls for transparency, collaboration, and new technology in construction.
• It says some countries can build homes at a fraction of the cost seen in the US.
• It highlights the need for dignified, affordable, and healthy housing.
• It encourages support for small businesses and builders using good materials.

Housing solution discussed

• A plastic panel system is presented as one affordable way to build homes.
• Modali Community Builders in South Africa has proven the product in 27 countries.
• The system includes a toolbox with tools and instructions.
• The design is meant to let communities build homes with less specialized expertise.

People and organizations mentioned

• John Fay, CEO of Lada Cube
• Audree Grubesic, Host of OffsiteDirt.com
• Lada Cube
• Modali Community Builders

Links

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-fay-b789bb50/
• https://www.ladacube.com/

Closing message

The post ends by urging small businesses to partner with others, learn from each other, and use collaboration to help solve the housing crisis.