The housing market is tough nowadays, so alternative measures are being sought out by a great deal of people. Because of this, many different types of homes are now being tried and tested in the modern world. Here’s an article on some of the different ways to build new homes, different materials to use, and overall cost-effective ways to find a new place to live. If you’re young person just trying to make your way in this world, alternative housing plans may be right for you.
”I don't think that you can address poverty unless you address the lack of affordable housing in the cities.” - Matthew Desmond
The Experimental Options
Modern times have seen an exponential rise in cheap unconventional housing alternatives. The high cost of living has not been met with livable wages from jobs, so young people looking to own a home are looking to different housing options. Some experimental homes include:
- Pallet homes
- Yurts
- RV/Mobile home
- Shipping Containers
- Silo homes
- Earth bag
- Tiny houses
- Spheres
- Actual Tree Houses
- Boats
- Box cars
- Modular igloos
- Prefabricated homes
Yurts
One of the more unique housing structures that has taken off in the green community is the yurt. Yurts are simply incredibly efficient methods of living that do great with environmentally friendly features. Thus many eco-conscious homeowners are choosing yurts to attempt to shrink their carbon footprint. Yurts are the most green alternative housing for sale on the market today.
How green are modern day yurts?
They offer the benefits.
- Yurts are naturally insulated
- They make use of natural sunlight
- They’re automatically ventilated
- They protect the environment
- They are low energy
- Yurts can be used in junction with a wind turbine for more savings
- They’re perfect for solar panels
- They can use propane heating
- They can use composting toilet feature
- Yurts can use sunlight for heat
- They can be made from recyclable lumber and sustainable wood
Shipping Container Homes
The idea is very simple yet incredibly effective (and affordable). Shipping container homes are the culmination of stacking or otherwise combining one or more containers salvaged from shipping boats. These containers are just one of the alternative building materials for homes. They’re incredibly affordable, although the dimension will always remain roughly the same for each room.
Manufactured Homes
Another way to cut way down on cost is to have a prefabricated home shipped out to a location. It’s already built and lacks the ability to be completely customized, but it’s far more affordable for the average homeowner. This is as close as you can get to having cheap house building kits without literally having a kit for a tiny house. Prefab homes are certainly worth taking a look at.
Living on a Boat
Yes, the market has hit a point where spending the money on a decent sized boat can actually be cheaper than buying a home on land. After the initial price of the boat, many boaters report that rent on a monthly bases can add up to a mere $1,000 dollars. Which should help cover the down payment. At the very least it’s certainly a unique housing situation that is a guaranteed conversation starter.
Tip:Living on a boat is not generally recommended for families, since space is limited.
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