Parlin Meyer of BrightBuilt Homes presented on their efforts to address the demand for affordable, net-zero modular single family homes. BrightBuilt builds high-performance modular homes that cost between $140-$175 per square foot, including site costs and sometimes renewable energy systems. Their homes have instant payback on solar panels due to low electricity costs over 30 years. As 75% of the built environment will be new or renovated in the next 30 years, BrightBuilt aims to help set new construction standards and build homes at a faster pace through modular construction while overcoming technical, manufacturing, market, and policy barriers.
11. Barriers to realization
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Technical
Adapting High performance to modular
Manufacturing
MARKET
Assessments / valuation
Conveying cost reality to Homeowners
Conveying added value to Homebuilders
POLICY
Tax Credits
Power companies
13. UPCOMING HOMES July 2013-
present
HOLLIS
,
NH
LINCOLN-
VILLE,
ME
SPRING-
FIELD,
VT
WOBURN,
MA
COLLEGE
GROVE,
TN
GORHAM,
ME
LEXING-
TON,
MA
NORTH
ANDOVER,
MA
14. Our EFFORTS.
How we Scale it Up
BAYSIDE ANCHOR
East Bayside, Portland, ME
Mixed Use Residential/Retail
45 Units, Studio – 2 BR
36 to be Affordable Housing Units
9 To Be market rate
Modular construction
To meet Passive House standard