The need for new affordable, resilient, hurricane and earthquake resistant homes has never been greater. Over the last 8 years Puerto Rican residences have faced not one but two major hurricanes in 2017, and a series of earthquakes in 2020. These natural disasters have left thousands of homes destroyed or rendered uninhabitable. As a result, many Puerto Rican families are still living in precarious conditions, with limited access to safe, permanent housing.
These natural disasters combined with the economic challenges of the past decade have led to a severe shortage of affordable and adequate housing in Puerto Rico. According to the Puerto Rico Planning Board, the island has faced a significant housing deficit since the hurricanes, with an estimated shortage of around 20,000 homes. Many existing homes are substandard, often failing to meet the necessary codes for hurricane and earthquake resistance. With an aging population and a significant portion of residents living below the poverty level, the demand for affordable housing options continues to grow.
To address Puerto Rico's pressing housing needs, the solution lies in constructing efficient and resilient housing structures that are both affordable and sustainable. These new homes will not only provide safe and durable shelter but also help rebuild and strengthen local communities. By leveraging modern construction techniques and materials, Structure Tech PR aims to deliver housing solutions that meet the unique environmental challenges of Puerto Rico while remaining financially accessible to residents across various income levels.
Our approach to efficiency focuses on optimizing the construction process to reduce costs without sacrificing quality. By utilizing innovative building methods, such as SPS panels and sustainable building materials, we can minimize waste, speed up the construction timeline, and lower overall expenses. This approach ensures that homes are built quickly and efficiently, allowing displaced families to settle into safe and stable homes sooner.
Structure Tech PR homes are designed to be resilient, incorporating advanced engineering techniques that make them more resistant to hurricanes, earthquakes, and other potential natural disasters. This includes reinforced structural designs, hurricane-proof windows, and elevated foundations where appropriate. Building homes that can withstand these challenges ensures long-term safety and security for residents, reducing the risk of displacement after future events.
Affordability is a core element of this solution, as many Puerto Rican families need cost-effective housing options. Structure Tech PR prioritizes affordable housing by tapping into funding from federal programs such as HUD’s CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT, allowing us to lower costs and provide homes at prices accessible to low- and moderate-income families. Additionally, our association with local contractors, suppliers and providing training to local residences helps keep costs down, making the construction process more economical and benefiting the local economy.
By building efficient, resilient, and affordable homes, Structure Tech PR is offering a sustainable and impactful solution to Puerto Rico’s housing crisis. This initiative will not only meet immediate housing needs but also contribute to a more stable, prosperous, and prepared Puerto Rico.