Permanently Affordable, Energy Star Certified, For-Sale Homes
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3 Units | Pittsburgh, PA | Module’s role: Design, Build (GC)
Located in Pittsburgh, PA, this project includes 1 detached and 2 semi-attached affordable housing units.
Each unit is our Noble Model, a 3-Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom 1,470 GSF single family home. Each home was placed on top of a 575 sf conditioned basement.
The first detached home in this series features a visitable first floor including a zero-step entry, clear pathways within the home to the bathroom, and blocking to provide a solid base for installing grab bars, handrails, and other accessibility features helping to ensure residents can adapt to future needs and age in place.
City of Bridges Community Land Trust partnered with Bloomfield Garfield Corporation to bring these affordable homes to the neighborhood.
The permanently affordable community land trust model ensures that the homes are affordable for income-qualified buyers who may otherwise be priced out of the neighborhood, allowing homeowners to build assets and improve their financial freedom. The for-sale price for each unit is $205,000.
This project was built by City of Bridges Community Land Trust, who secured grants from Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, the Urban Redevelopment Authority, and several local philanthropic sources.
What we mean when we say: Sustainable
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Module Homes are built to a higher specification and design quality than the average modular home, with a strong focus on energy efficiency, durability, and long-term affordability. As a certified Zero Energy Ready Homebuilder with the Department of Energy, Module consistently builds homes that have achieved both Energy Star Certification and Zero Energy Ready Certification.
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Established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, meeting these specifications contributes to improved air quality and health outcomes for homeowners.
Features include:
Moisture and mold control
Radon-resistant construction
Pest barriers
Efficient HVAC systems and safe combustion practices
Healthier building materials
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At a HERS Index rating of 38, Module’s homes are up to 70% more efficient than the average new home, saving the homeowner $1,100 per year, and $33,000 over the life of a 30 year mortgage.
WaterSense certified homes save 24,000 gallons of water a year (for a family of four) amounting to $180/year in savings. WaterSense upgrades pay for themselves in 3 years.
