Houses

The Affordable Housing Initiatives Case Study Prototype Houses sometimes referred to as the "Wilder Houses" represent a re-thinking of design and construction of single family affordable homes. The aim of the project is to simultaneously address issues of affordability, sustainability, and cultural appropriateness.

Affordability Goals:

• Construction cost of $85,000 to $100,000 (40-60% of the area median income)

Sustainability Goals:

• Minimize resource use and lower impacts on site, energy, water, and materials
• Meet or exceed Energy Star performance
• Meet American Lung association Health House performance

Social Cultural Goals:

• Respond to diverse social, cultural, and user needs
• Foster neighborhood involvement an acceptance through community participation
• Integrate Universal Design guidelines to provide accessibility