7 Great PREFAB HOMES #5

hi and welcome to cool gadgets and stuff in the housing industry prefab is a term for homes that are in parts or entirely built in a factory and then transported and completed on-site it's a modern solution to building yourself a home to high standards faster and cheaper this is part 5 in our prefab home series we'll try to cover prices but for more detailed information please check out the links in the description a modular home is a type of home building practice in which a home is built off-site in parts or modules under controlled factory conditions using the same materials and designing to the same building codes and standards as traditional built homes but much less time these modules are then transferred to the building site where the contractor can piece them together to build a home it's not a different type of house just a different way of putting a house together modular homes can take on the appearance of a traditional home or can assume the look and style of today's most contemporary structures because of the high efficiency process and economies of scale they are more affordable as well timing is another important reason construction of modules in a factory can happen simultaneously with the site and foundation work reducing overall home build time also there is never a chance of poor weather or late material delivery hindering the construction of your home the automated process within a factory are dedicated to creating high quality homes with inspections at each station this virtually eliminates on-the-fly decisions and drastically reduces unexpected complications that can regularly occur with traditional construction empresa modular is a custom builder that offers exclusive modular construction to meet the needs of its customers in every region of the United States you can choose from hundreds of modular home floor plans and with almost limitless customization ability you can create a home with practically any feature you desire Dickinson homes another modular home builder operating in the Midwest us is a one-stop shop for all of your design and build needs they can manage the entire project from permits to the final painting like a turnkey project or they can provide just the shell and the homeowner can finish it on its own with hundreds of floor plans to choose from they offer a wide range anything from tiny cabins to two-story homes they can also modify an existing plan or let their designers draw up custom plans to reflect your unique style and living requirements there are two tiny homes models Aspen and McCoy our cozy modern looking timber cabins that can be delivered fully built and feature an open living room full-size kitchen bedroom and bathroom timber construction gives them a rustic charm while large windows make it feel open and spacious cabins are around 600 square feet for a base price of about 65 thousand dollars this is just the base price for the models and does not include setup hookup permits and similar the modules are delivered to your site with special trailers and set on your foundation by a crane the company can also design any additional site features you might be interested in garages basements decks and Sun rooms Studio shed out of colorado's specializes in accessory dwelling units or ad use but also known as granny flats or guest houses typically detached as a separate building from the main residence ad use have the advantage of increased privacy simplified permit and construction logistics and is just a simpler way to add some living space than home renovation it can provide you with a place for guests or family a rental property or simply serve as an extra space fully outfitted with plumbing and electricity permitting differs across municipalities so check with your local building department to find out occupancy regulation and how big of an ad you you can build ad use can help alleviate housing pressure in a way that treads lightly on local communities summit series by Studio shed is a customizable ad you anywhere from two hundred and fifty to a thousand square feet in size and with a starting price of $25,000 it's a turnkey solution available with integrated heating and bathroom kitchen options the design center on their website will let you customize the design of your tastes and you can also see how cost changes with different add-ons sizes and insulation options studio sheds arrive as a flat packed kit and are installed by either studio shed insulation team and select locations a contractor or a user can assemble it on his own the goal is to create spaces that enhance and expand living space and add value to your home Studio shed ships to all 50 US states and select locations in Canada [Music] california-based connect homes manufactures modern green and affordable prefab homes using a patented modular system they hope to solve the endemic problem of home affordability and high delivery costs by prefabricating standardized modules and shipping them across the country and internationally be a truck rail or see their homes are permanent modular structures made with a steel frame design steel provides high quality both in terms of strength and precise dimensions modules are sized to a standard container unit so they can be easily transported module homes are named after the number of modules used for example the smallest connect to model has two modules while the largest connect 10 combines 10 modules to form a large 3,200 square foot home homes are almost entirely built in the factory installing everything from exterior siding windows doors cabinets plumbing appliances and more at the same time the local contractor will begin prep work on sites once the home is done in the factory it is delivered and constructed in a day multiple configurations finish packages and add-ons can fit different Lots lifestyles and budgets options are easily visualized using the build your home feature on their website prices are detailed on the company website and include design production installation sales tax and on-site work connect home seeks to evolve the family home market by turning high-end custom residential architecture into a scaleable products that more people can afford Austrian made micro home is a mobile flexible home that is completely finished in the factory and then folded up for transport and brought to the construction site where it's placed on the prepared foundation and unfolded again everything needed for a cozy home is here kitchen living and dining area bedroom and bathroom the house comes in various sizes from 35 to 70 square meters and can be assembled on different sub structures and completed in just one day it can be dismantled just as quickly and moved with a flatbed trailer to another location sleek wooden element construction with a durable EPDM flat roof makes for a modern looking energy-efficient building on the exterior you can choose from a plaster wooden or panel facade the interior includes a wide range of different looks and qualities the house has a connection box where sewer water and electricity are set up micro home fulfills the desire for a modern mobile and quickly erected living space suitable as a holiday home tourist rental business premises office single or two-person house it offers a mobile diversity for private individuals and businesses alike micro home in the smallest version costs around 95 thousand euros turnkey from the factory transport crane and assembly are also included in the price gnorga sus specializes in manufacturing and assembling prefabricated timber-frame houses for the European markets they strive to create functional homes that are modern and competitively priced house kits are made in a factory from a high-quality solid construction timber that enables incredibly stable wooden buildings of up to three floors the thermal specifications of external walls and roof offer minimal loss of energy to keep the houses warm and cozy against wind rain or snow timber construction also has a good earthquake resistance because timber is flexible and can withstand stress in the factory packaged house plans the external dimensions of a house are fixed arrangement of spaces can be changed or set into opposite positions and windows or doors can be moved if required external walls are thermally insulated and covered with cladding on the outside the factory package also includes roof structure and windows prices are listed on their website transport and insulation are priced separately delivery of the house can take approximately four to eight weeks in the construction of building envelope two to seven days all of the components of a house are loaded into 40-ton lorries and assembled on-site with the help of a crane norges HUS houses can be found in Scandinavia Central Europe and the Mediterranean countries Kevin Spacey a Berlin startup makes modern smart minimal houses for the urban nomads or country dweller alike cabin one model is built as an independent unit that can host up to two people and provides a bed bathroom and kitchen in one innovative block with its minimalistic design and functional floor plan along with panoramic windows cabin one gives you the feeling of living lights the company aims to revitalize urban housing and address the increased demand for affordable housing by attaching smart cabin 1 modules to city's existing infrastructure rooftops parking decks or temporary Lots minimal houses from cabin Spacey are available in different sizes cabin 1 model has a floor area of 28 square meters of usable space and is designed for one to two persons while the largest cabin suite model has a 55 square meter floor space cabins are made with a solid wood structure and fitted with smart technology solar panels along with a large battery can be integrated as well the cabin one price starts at 88 thousand euro you can add different equipment packages or complete the interior on your own the company delivers in the central European area thanks for watching let us know what you think down in the comments until next time you

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Length: 12min 43sec (763 seconds)

Published: Sat Jun 20 2020