After my first book "Unwrapping the Hook&Build™ Building System" (http://www.trafford.com/4dcgi/view-item?item=19116&92120739-26490aaa), I was asked by friends and colleges to write a follow-up about the use of the Hook&Build Building System for the Shell Housing idea, and other modular structures. They believe that there is a great need in the industry, especially in large housing developments to provide a building technology which is not only economical and green, but also of high quality, affordable, with flexible R-values, and a very long life expectancy. More importantly, these structures can be erected very quickly and enclosed with very little effort, and without getting into the problem of labour shortage. A shell house can be installed in less then a month.
Please see my web site under: http://web.mac.com/wwilbert1, and click on top of the site on 'Shell Housing' for more information on this idea.
My question to the members of BuildingGreen is: Do you feel that this kind of idea would create interests in the building industry, especially in larger developments.
Your input is very appreciated, thank you. Wolf
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Of couse the building industy will be interested
Wolf,
The industry will be interested for a number of reasons. One speed. Lets face it we as people are impatient and time is money. Also you guys use panels which will help reduce emissions and save them money on their energy bills (and you know I LOVE anything that uses SIPs ;-) ) And if you need less labor then that saves money again.
If people are able to get more for less they have to take notice or they are the ones losing out.
You have my support Wolf. So start getting some of those here in the east!
Summer Berry
Cardinal Building Systems, Inc.
Building Efficiently for Energy Savings
Cardinal Building
Exactly my point Berry. Eventually it will show up in the east too. Thank you for your support. Wolf
You rock Wolf! Hook & Build
You rock Wolf! Hook & Build will prevail! - maxmsf
Shell Housing
Max, this is the most supportive comment I could hope for. This is very kind of you and very much appreciated. Thank you! Wolf