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In 1991 I invented a new manufactured home  concept, and had a single prototype built.   The concept was to create a way to make a very affordable, single section home aesthetically and functionally viable.  I did it by building the home in two sections on a single chassis, it can be transported as one 16' x 76' long "single section" home. 

When re-assembeled on a homesite into an "L", "T", or "V" shape, it provides a much more attractive and functional home.   The "L" version is shown in the above photograph of the prototype.

When positioned on the homesite in this articulated "L" configuration, it creates a private courtyard for use by the residents.  And, because it eliminates the long "wing" like structure which typically makes single section homes vulurnable to high winds, it is a much safer structure.

The frame sections are bolted together for  transport from the factory to the homesite, and then during reassembly, are "interlocked" at right angles to form a solid, steel base for installation on a permanent foundation.

Total additional construction and assembly costs are about 5% higher than for a typical single section home with the same options and features, making it a very affordable dwelling.  And, it's street appearance is more pleasing to the eye than the archtypical "singlewide", and to some, is more "site built home" like in appearance than many multi-section homes.

It was submitted to HUD as a part of the PATH report "Innovations At The Cutting Edge", and was reported to be an "ingenious system that creates a multi-section look from a single section home".  The following are reproductions of pages from that report which was published in 1992 by HUDs PD&R group. 

Interested in hearing more?  Call me at 813 661-5901 and let's discuss it!