ArchedCabins, unique concept delivers single-family homes under $20,000
Hugo de Jonge, pay attention! ArchedCabins is able to deliver small single-family homes for under $20,000, excluding completion.
Small family business ArchedCabins with remarkable building technology
ArchedCabins is a small family business located outside Houston, the largest city in the US state of Texas. For several years now, the Texans have distinguished themselves with their unique concept of building houses. Their houses consist of a kind of hoops, which are attached to each other at the top.
As a first step, the hoops are set upright and attached to each other at the tops. In that respect, setting up this structure is much like a tent. In the second phase, the inside and outside are covered with insulation material, followed in the third phase by the application of wood on the inside and a corrugated metal sheet on the outside. In the final phase, floors and compartments will be added to make the house habitable.
ArchedCabins built within a week
Building this is remarkably fast. Within five long American working days, a small team of builders succeeds in turning a kit into a ready-made house. Of course, the house still needs to be fitted with other paneling and things like bathrooms, kitchens and toilets.
Housing shortage in the Netherlands can be solved quickly and at relatively low cost
A large part of the cost of a house goes into paying the wages of construction workers. Thanks to the structured process, these houses can be built in record time, which means that these costs are considerably lower. What also makes a difference is that this is a fairly light frame. It is therefore not necessary to pile a lot. Of course you can make this house more sustainable, for example with a solar water heater or solar panels.
In short, it is quite possible to solve the housing shortage in the Netherlands and thereby also save quite a bit of money. The main problem is a lack of political will and a scarcity of building land. It will not be due to the inventiveness of builders.
They want to get started and have plenty of ideas, both here in Europe and in America, Asia and the rest of the world, about how we can do this smartly, affordably and effectively. More information about ArchedCabins can be found on their website.
