Affordable Quality Housing

Affordable housing, without compromising on quality

With all our technology, is it right that a place to live can cost you half a million dollars, and you pay it off for the rest of your life? How much should a wall and roof, some electrical wiring and appliances and carpet really cost IF it is made efficiently with technology we ALREADY have? Can a quality home be built for no more than $50,000?

We all need somewhere to live. Sure you can grab a spear and live out in the wilderness in a tin shack that will cost $500. But that's not what I had in mind. I'm one of the lucky ones who has achieved independent financial wealth, but so many people struggle in ways that should never be.

I believe realistically we do need trade. We need to buy food, and realistically we can't produce everything we need ourselves. I mean we can, but let's be realistic. So trade is needed. But if we truly used all the technology available, or even just a bit more than we do now, would we really need to earn as much money as we do now? Think about it. What do you spend money on, and can what you pay be reduced or eliminated with "technology".

This brings me to my next point . . . Technology helps us in life. At home, I like being able to flick a switch and have light. I like being able to control the temperature of my home. I like that I can turn a tap and get water. I like large rooms and my creature comforts. I like living in a solid home that won't fall over in strong winds. Can we all have this in a home, without the expense and lifelong slavery to pay it off? YES, of course we can.

This project is one of my most important. This is because if housing is more affordable for everyone, people wont struggle like they are. Humanity as a whole will put their time and energy into better things than paying interest to banks.

Our "affordable home and land" project:

Over the next 12 months, my associates and I aim to design and build a home with the following attributes:

Large and spacious
Strong enough to withstand a hurricane or earthquake
Visually appealing
Energy efficient - ie cheap to heat and cool

To achieve this, we will:

1. Contact various other organizations that have developed or plan to develop similar housing. This will help us with ideas for everything, including materials.

2. Create detailed plans for construction

3. Purchase approximately 1 acre of land for development

4. Purchase all materials

5. Construct the home

6. Promote it widely so that others may freely replicate it

While there are quite a few "cheap housing" projects, the ones I've seen are not just cheap - they are "cheap and unappealing", and as such, I don't believe they will become commonplace.

How to build your own affordable home:

The below links will show you much more affordable alternatives to paying half a million dollars just to put a sturdy roof over your head:

Modular and Kit Homes: these are homes you assemble like Lego pieces. They are much cheaper to build, and once all the plastering is done, they are just as appealing as any other home. Some companies will create a custom home for you, while others have set models to choose from. Below is a list of some modular home developers, although for your specific region you can Google the terms "modular homes", "kit homes" and "steel pole homes".