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What Is A Manufactured Home?

The Architect's Guide

The concept of a manufactured home came into existence in 1976, thanks to the National Manufacturing Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974. But the Safety Act, passed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), established new guidelines to ensure that these homes would be safe, affordable, and durable.

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Urban Growth Strategies: Homes & Jobs for 2045

SW Oregon Architect

They saw fit to include me among those they invited to be a member of the project’s Housing and Development Working Group. Our homes are essential for providing us with shelter, safety, gathering, and comfort. They are the foundation upon which any stable, livable community is built.

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100 Best Architecture Firms in the World [2020 Update]

Architecture Quote

In 2001, the Henning Larsen Foundation was started to promote Danish architecture, and has recently held international competitions. The Belgian firm has won the first prize at the Golden Rules for Urban development. Architect Hafeez Contractor started with humble beginnings, with only 3 employees at its foundation in 1982.