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The world of prefab and modular homes. |
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| Kate Hilberg, Project Manager, Urban Ventures LLC |
On her blog, Michelle Kaufmann shared pictures of a project designed by MKD prior to closing.
See the post for more pictures.
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| http://www.marmolradzinerprefab.com/ |
Marmol Radziner Prefab recently debuted their new Skyline Series at Dwell on Design. The homes are part of the Dwell Homes Collection.
The Skyline Series is a mix and match system of four floor plans that create six unique homes designed for typical urban lots. Available in a range of configurations for one and two story homes. The Skyline series offers high end modern design, eliminates custom design fees and offers the benefits of prefab construction.
| Model | Price | Size | BR | Bath |
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| Skyline 1.2 |
$550,000 - $750,000 | 1,318 sf | 2 | 1 |
| Skyline 1.3 |
$600,000 - $800,000 | 1,562 sf | 3 | 2 |
| Skyline 2.3 |
$750,000 - $950,000 | 1,925 sf | 3 | 2 |
| Skyline 2.4 |
$800,000 - $1M | 2,170 sf | 4 | 3 |
| Skyline 2.5 |
$800,000 - $1M | 2,542 sf | 5 | 3 |
| Skyline 2.6 |
$850,000 - $1,050,000 | 2,785 sf | 6 | 4 |
Hat tip: Inhabitat on June 29, 2009.
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| http://www.studio804.com |
While researching yesterday's post about Modular 3, we noticed more prefab projects by Studio 804 at the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Urban Planning. Students in the program have used prefab since 2004.
In an effort to work as expeditiously as possible, we employ methods of prefabrication, building in modular units in Lawrence and shipping the final product to its final destination. This process limits construction waste, requires unique design solutions, and most importantly, allows students to continue to live in Lawrence throughout the process.
Interesting to note:
All aspects of the building process, with the exception of the licensed trades (electric, plumbing, and heating/air conditioning), are carried out by the students over the course of a single semester. This includes everything from initial design to finished construction and documentation.
| Model | Size | BR | Bath | modules | Year |
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| Modular 1 |
1,200 sf | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2004 |
| Modular 2 |
1,200 sf | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2005 |
| Modular 3 |
1,200 sf | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2006 |
| Modular 4 |
1,500 sf | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2007 |
Check out the projects page on their site and click through each for more pictures.
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| Diane Guthrie |
We missed this article last fall. Natural Home Magazine featured a prefab home designed and built by students in the Studio 804 program at the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Urban Planning.
built in six modular units in nearby Lawrence, Kansas, where the Studio 804 program is based, then trucked 40 miles to Kansas City and assembled
The students designed and built the home over the course of five months.
Check out the photo gallery and video (3:07).
Hat tip: Low Impact Living Blog on June 22, 2009.
Not mentioned in the article or post: the house was built back in 2006.
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| http://www.epochhomes.com |
Epoch Homes issued a press release back in May announcing their new Eco Collection.
According to CEO John Ela:
Our design goal was to expand upon our custom designed homes by offering some value engineered green homes that are lower cost to purchase and operate, while still offering a healthy lifestyle and resource efficiency.
Worth noting:
Epoch became the first modular home manufacturer in the nation to be certified under the Modular Green Approved program now offered by the NAHB Research Center
They are offering 10 models:
| Model | Size | BR | Bath |
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| Ecomod Butterfly |
768 sf | 1-2 | 1 |
| Ecomod Gabled |
768 sf | 1-2 | 1 |
| Ecomod Tiered |
768 sf | 1-2 | 1 |
| Ecowood Ranch |
1,344 sf | 3 | 2 |
| Ecowald Ranch |
1,400 sf | 3 | 2 |
| Ecoberg Cape |
1,610 sf | 2 | 1.5 |
| Ecovale Cape |
1,860 sf | 2-3 | 2 |
| Ecobrook Colonial |
2,016 sf | 3 | 2.5 |
| Ecoleaf Colonial |
2,352 sf | 3-4 | 2.5 |
| Ecoplex Duplex |
2,464 sf | 4 | 4 |
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