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PARTNER PRESENTATION

Hyper-Durable, Precision-Engineered Housing for Northern Kentucky

Building the missing-middle homes the region urgently needs.

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THE VISION

The Partner to Make It Happen

Studio Faverty Homes is building the go-to platform for missing-middle housing, scaling a distributed network of attainable homes across Northern Kentucky's urban core and surrounding cities. We bring the expertise, the process, and the conviction to deliver where others can't.

  • —Identify priority infill parcels
  • —Partner with cities, employers, and regional housing fund
  • —Create repeatable modular communities
  • —Establish Studio Faverty Homes as the go-to missing-middle developer

THE VISION

“We're not building one project. We're building a movement.”

THE PROBLEM

The Housing Crisis: Defined by Data

As outlined in the Housing For All research, Northern Kentucky needs 6,650 new homes in the next 5 years. Workforce growth and demographic shifts are outpacing supply across the region.

THE PROBLEM

6,650

New homes needed in next 5 years

Supply Shortage

Every price point is experiencing a shortage

High

Demand for small, attainable homes

There is a documented, urgent, unmet market.

THE GAP

Missing-Middle Housing

The region is undersupplied in the exact housing types workforce families need.

  • —Small single-family homes
  • —Duplexes
  • —Cottages
  • —Townhomes
  • —Small condos

WHAT HOME FOR ALL SAYS

“Expanding missing-middle housing is essential to affordability and workforce stability.”

This is not a trend. It's a regional mandate.

THE CHALLENGE

Why Traditional Construction Can't Fix This

Labor shortages, long construction timelines, and rising costs prevent supply from catching up.

  • —Construction workforce gap across NKY
  • —Inconsistent quality
  • —Lengthy permitting/subdivision processes
  • —High risk & variability
  • —Difficult to build affordably on small infill lots

The system is strained. Innovation must fill the gap.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Small Infill Lots: Untapped Potential

Small infill lots are underutilized but ideal for modular, right-sized housing.

  • —Lower land cost
  • —Faster approvals
  • —Aligns with neighborhood character
  • —Ideal for starter homes
  • —Cities actively seeking "quick wins" in housing production

We can activate lots that traditional developers can't.

Infill lot opportunity in Northern Kentucky (1).
Infill lot opportunity in Northern Kentucky (2).
Infill lot opportunity in Northern Kentucky (3).

THE SOLUTION

Introducing Studio Faverty Homes

Attainable homes built through modular efficiency, thoughtful design, and regional alignment.

Our Promise: We're solving affordability without compromising quality.

  • —Hyper-durable, precision-engineered modular units
  • —Modern, efficient layouts for first-time buyers
  • —Condo structure to reduce administrative costs
  • —A pathway to homeownership with lower cost of ownership

THE ADVANTAGE

Why Modular Wins

Companies like Unfold House are proving that factory-built homes deliver stronger, faster, and more cost-effective results than stick-built construction.

  • —Delivered & unfolded on-site in hours
  • —Premium finishes, open floor plans
  • —Precision-built in controlled environments

Engineered Monocoque Structure

Stronger than traditional construction

Factory Precision

Low defect rate

90% Complete on Arrival

Speed to market

Lower Energy + Maintenance

Lower ownership cost

Manufacturer Warranties

Backed by quality guarantees

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Unfold House interior living/dining area.
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FEATURED PARTNER

Unfold House

Unfold creates a 482-square-foot modular home that folds compactly to fit within a 40-foot shipping container. Their patent-pending folding technology allows the home to be set up on-site in under 3 hours. Their modular designs also allow for easy connection and stacking, making it possible to construct both single-family and multi-family homes.

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Unfold House interior.
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Unfold House interior detail.

THE ADVANTAGE

“This is permanent, high-performing housing, not temporary prefab.”

DUAL BENEFITS

Speed, Cost & Quality

Modular cuts development time and cost while improving long-term durability.

Lower cost to build → lower cost to own

Developers Benefit

  • Reduced construction timelines
  • Fewer financing carries
  • Lower risk exposure
  • Repeatable building process
  • Scalable units across multiple lots

Residents Benefit

  • Lower monthly energy costs
  • Fewer repairs
  • Predictable HOA/condo fees
  • Long-term structural warranties

THE NUMBERS

10-Year Cost of Ownership Comparison

Our homes reduce long-term costs by 50–70% vs. older existing stock.

Home Type10-Year Cost (Est.)
Studio Faverty Modular$10k–$18k
New Stick-Built$25k–$40k
100-Year-Old Home$55k–$120k
  • —Energy efficiency
  • —Fewer repairs
  • —Reduced maintenance
  • —No legacy plumbing/electrical issues

Affordability is not just a purchase price. It's a 10-year reality.

REGIONAL ALIGNMENT

Why Cities Want This

Our model directly aligns with NKY's Home For All and Chamber Housing Blueprint.

We're building what the region has been asking for.

Alignment with Regional Priorities:

  • —Missing-middle housing
  • —Innovative construction technology
  • —Workforce housing needs
  • —Infill redevelopment
  • —Reduced burden on local construction labor
  • —Eligible for Regional Housing Fund support
  • —Compatible with employer-assisted housing pilots

INVESTMENT PROFILE

Why Investors Want This

A scalable model with lower risk and faster returns.

High demand + fast cycle + low cost = Strong investment profile

Faster deployment

Improved IRR

Lower construction variability

Predictable outcomes

Smaller capital requirement

Per unit

Strong demand + low vacancy

Reliable returns

Condo structure

Simplifies sell-through

Recession-resilient

Essential worker housing

FIRST STEPS

The First Pilot: Building Proof & Momentum

A replicable model for small-lot urban infill across NKY.

2–6 Units

Modular infill development

Condoized

For efficient ownership structure

Pilot Goal: Demonstrate the model, then scale across the region.

JOIN US

Let's Build the Future of Attainable Housing

  • Aligned with regional needs
  • Backed by modern construction
  • Designed for long-term resident success

Partner with us to accelerate housing supply and create pathways to ownership.

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Studio Faverty Homes | Northern Kentucky's Missing-Middle Solution