7 Great PREFAB HOMES #1 (some affordable)

hi and welcome to cool gadgets and stuff prefabricated or prefab homes are manufactured in a factory in sections that are easy to ship and capable of being reassembled on site this allows for less material and energy usage in the production and faster assembly of the building components on site in today's video we'll take a look at some prefab homes on the market and examine their characteristics [Music] in a frame house is a building style featuring steeply angled roof lines that usually begin at or near the foundation line and meet at the top in the shape of the letter a some benefits of this style are simplicity of design ease of construction and better load management from heavy snowfalls a VRAM company is offering prefab kits that can be shipped worldwide they combine the benefits of a classic a-frame design with modern building materials a frames are durable and easy to build the result is an energy efficient and cost-effective house Abraham's can be built anywhere and are great for off-grid applications because their roof area is perfect for installing solar panels avram is currently offering more than 10 different models and have options ranging from small sword sheds to large multi room family homes and everything in between each kit provides blueprints in the building components necessary to construct an a-frame structure on a properly prepared foundation easy-to-follow instructions make installation fast and straightforward for almost any first-time builder no professional building expertise required prices range according to the size of the house but the end result generally hovers around half the price of a traditional home Architects for society a non-profit design organization has developed hex house a dignified home that can serve both as transitional or permanent shelter it's a simple and cost effective solution for displaced population emergency shelters off-grid living and tiny home dwellers it can also be assembled by the end user with simple tools in no construction experience it has all the necessities of a modern home bathroom kitchen two bedrooms a living space and a small porch a hexagonal form is more rigid than a square form which means the interior needs no added structural support the structural insulated panels that are used for the walls floors and roofs provide protection from the elements the 47 square meters or approximately 500 square foot units are adaptable scalable and can accommodate larger families units can be disassembled relocated and reused elsewhere assembly is simple concrete pier foundations are dug in port and adjustable steel legs are set on top of piers anchored on them is a hexagonal steel frame that supports the structure the walls and roof panels are designed to be self-supporting and form a rigid structural shell interior or exterior finishes can be easily customized units can be arranged next to one another or even join to share walls for enhanced thermal performance they can also be combined to form larger units for communal living the cost of a single unit kit ranges from 50 to 60 thousand dollars designers are hoping to bring that cost down even further Eco kit is an innovative housing solution that allows you to create a comfortable and healthy home that is easily customized according to your needs it started with an idea for a simple compact structure that would be comfortable well insulated and built out of non-toxic materials the design resembles a cross between an a-frame and a barn style house eco kit homes are made from prefabricated components allowing the building to be delivered to the site completed in 12 weeks without the need for heavy lifting equipment super thick insulation relative air tightness in north-facing windows helped capture most of the sun's energy and reduce energy bills the company also offers all the additional systems so that eco kit can be completely autonomous generating its own water and electricity and recycling it's gray and black water the components are manufactured out of high quality sustainable and even recycled materials with no nasty chemicals added the structural frame is made from engineered wood and is very strong and resistant eco kit comes in several versions their construction system allows you to mix match add or reconfigure each model with ease without compromising on style and quality the eco kit design team will guide you throughout the process from inception to completion the prices vary depending on house design style and location but are generally more affordable than conventionally built homes shipping container homes are becoming increasingly popular because they cost less than conventional housing and take a fraction of the time to construct container build group an Australian company offers a wide range of residential and commercial building solutions they can custom build any plan from commercial properties cabins full sized homes and everything in between and offer complete service from design and counsel for fabrication and installation almost all of the transformation from a cargo container to house happens in Factory that's where insulation lining kitchens bathroom plumbing and wiring are done these prefab containers can be transported on trucks to any location accessible by Road the containers floor structure is very strong and simple steel posts in the ground is all that's required no need for a concrete slab foundation shipping container home design comes in all shapes and sizes and how the structure looks at the end is entirely up to the homeowner some homes show no evidence of the original shipping container with cladding and lining covering the metal box whilst others harness the look of the industrial shell to create a more contemporary design [Music] [Music] you how's me is a completely self sustainable and off-the-grid mobile house it doesn't require an electric grid gas firewood or any other fuel it uses solar energy for heating cooling and electricity it is pre equipped with everything you need furniture fully equipped kitchen electronics water tanks solar energy battery storage autonomous sewage system and various other smart features and sensors that all work together to ensure safety and comfort it is assembled and equipped in the factory and delivered ready to go no construction permits or on-site work is necessary this off-the-grid house doesn't need a foundation just a flat ground surface it can be easily placed and relocated clean energy and sustainability are the core focus of the designers off-grid solar power water generation from air condensation and autonomous sewage systems make your life more comfortable everywhere without limits and without bills it can also be connected to an electric grid or generator any water source septic or city sewage just like any other house house me does not come cheap but there is something alluring about the idea of a house that can be dropped in practically anywhere with no construction and no need to plug into the grid Kahn build is a manufacturer of expandable shipping containers in other prefabricated homes based in China with an international team their modular house is built in a factory to high standards and can be shipped worldwide as it fits into a shipping container this allows for utilization of existing logistical infrastructure upon its arrival it can be folded into a new home they are also surprisingly affordable at about $19,000 for a fully equipped unit that folds out to make 450 square feet or 40 square meters there are bigger models and even modular homes on a chassis that is easily movable the building can be arranged to fit your needs you can upgrade the paneling for better insulation in cold climates interior walls can also be removed these houses can be used as a small home workers housing weekend getaway or a rental property and each modular home can come with everything you need from smart appliances to furniture the vision of the company is to create affordable well designed and practical homes for those in need you bamboo living homes are designing custom prefab bamboo homes that can be shipped all over the world bamboo has a long tradition of being used as a building material throughout the world's tropical in subtropical regions bamboo is considered to be a sustainable and renewable alternative to hardwoods foremost because it regenerates at exceptionally fast rates bamboo a type of giant grass with a woody stem is a natural composite material with a high strength-to-weight ratio that provides ample sturdiness to structures it can grow exceptionally fast and is extremely flexible it can be used to build entire homes and other structures that are earthquake resistant and can survive strong winds and storms for bamboo to be used as a building material it must be worked on to create the desired shape and and length to be used for structural or other purposes you thanks for watching and tell us your opinion in the comments below also stay tuned for part two on prefab houses [Music]

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Length: 11min 5sec (665 seconds)

Published: Fri Feb 14 2020