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The Solution for Easy and Eco-Friendly Construction. Modular Kit Homes You Assemble in Days. Flexibility and Sustainability for Your Home
The concept of VIMOB kit homes comes from Colombia and allows you to receive a kit home with walls and a roof… And you only need a few days to assemble it and disassemble it if you need to move!
Modular Homes: A Growing Trend
Worldwide, alternative housing to traditional construction is gaining popularity among homeowners. They are often more affordable and faster to build, making them increasingly attractive. In Colombia, the company VIMOB offers a modular housing system: homes delivered in a kit to be assembled, disassembled, and reassembled elsewhere if you decide to change locations.
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Origin and Development of the VIMOB System
The architecture studio Colectivo Creativo has been developing the VIMOB system since 2015 and has already delivered several modular homes. A recent update on their Facebook page on January 14, 2022, suggests that the concept will be commercialized this year. We introduce this smart system that allows you to build your own home, without the need for tools, or with very few… And take it with you if you decide to move!
What is VIMOB?
VIMOB is an industrialized modular housing system. The house is designed and manufactured in a factory, then sent in a kit to the installation site. The modular pieces and structure allow for quick installation, using minimal tools. Thanks to its panel assembly principle, these kit homes can be transported to hard-to-reach areas, while also reducing environmental impact. But VIMOB is also an eco-friendly concept that minimizes raw material waste and transportation costs. These kit homes also reduce the impact on the locations where they are built, as well as construction timelines.
Self-Building Becomes Easy with VIMOB
Building your own home is the dream of many citizens around the world. But self-building a house, whether made of cement blocks or wood, is a project that requires certain prior knowledge. According to VIMOB, their kits do not require special knowledge and very few tools; just assemble the pieces and panels one by one, as if following the assembly plan of a LEGO box or an IKEA furniture. The development of these eco-friendly homes is becoming increasingly democratized. Future homeowners can avoid a 20 or 25-year mortgage and quickly move into their new home. The first VIMOB house was installed in the Matapalo region, a remote area of the country. This is also one of the strengths of these modular homes: they can be assembled in the most remote locations.
Four Models for VIMOB
The VIMOB kit homes are aimed at both couples without children and families with children. The Colombian company offers four different models, with areas ranging from 28.5 m² to 113.8 m². Each of the proposed structures is composed of particleboard panels and a pine roof. They chose wood because it can be produced locally and from sustainable forests. Additionally, wood provides a sense of spaciousness. Thus, in the S model, which offers 28.5 m² of area, you find a bedroom, a kitchen, a living room, and a bathroom. The necessary, but not superficial, is the essence of these modular kits. We do not know if VIMOB is exported outside of Colombia and we found no indications of pricing.
VIMOB presents an innovative and sustainable solution for those seeking a flexible, eco-friendly, and affordable home. The modular kit homes are not only a practical option for remote locations, but also represent an opportunity to reduce environmental impact and construction costs. With their easy assembly and transport, VIMOB stands out as an attractive alternative in the sustainable housing market.
Source: www.vimob.co
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