Citizens for a Livable Cranbrook Society provides grassroots leadership and an inclusive process, with a voice for all community members, to ensure that our community grows and develops in a way that incorporates an environmental ethic, offers a range of housing and transportation choices, encourages a vibrant and cultural life and supports sustainable, meaningful employment and business opportunities.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Flat Pack Habitat


We were sent this interesting new concept in home purchase options.

Ikea launches $86,000 DIY homes
Darcy Wintonyk and Lynda Steele
Swedish furniture giants Ikea have launched a line of flat-pack, do it yourself houses in the U.S.

The one-bedroom prefabricated residences, named the Aktiv, will retail for around $86,500 and will be marketed to people who find home ownership too costly.

The modular homes, which debuted at Oregon's Home and Garden Expo earlier this month, are co-designed with architectural firm Ideabox.

http://news.sympatico.ctv.ca/local/bc/ikea_launches_86000_diy_homes/f36514a5

More images at:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2108775/Ikea-launches-80-000-flat-pack-DIY-house.htm 

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