TORY, not tiny—a new approach to modular homes

By Forestry Innovation Investment
LinkedIn
December 18, 2024
Category: Wood, Paper & Green Building
Region: Canada, International

Historically, the vast majority of wood-frame buildings in South Korea have been constructed on-site. For several reasons, including labour shortage, quality control, a desire to cut waste, and a need to reduce transportation costs, many developers are now looking to industrialized construction as a solution. This includes modular homes where the building is completed in a factory and then shipped, in whole, to its final location. Prefabrication of building components, such as wall panels, is another approach that is growing in popularity. …Developed with input from Canada Wood Group , the TORY home cuts costs by using a 2×6 framework rather than the heavy timber typically used for modular homes. Cladding is premium B.C. cedar, with high-quality doors, windows and interior finishing rounding out the homes. The result is a product that cuts costs, but not quality.

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