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The world of prefab and modular homes. |
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The Marketplace Morning Report from American Public Media recently discussed the future of green prefab.
Featured: 
Marmol Radziner and Blu Homes.
According to co-founder of Blu Homes, Maura McCarthy:
the recession isn't killing prefab, it's finally making it cost competitive
Listen to the podcast (2:31).
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| http://www.havenhomes.com/partner_architects_marmol.php |
Marmol Radziner Prefab recently announced that Haven Custom Homes will manufacture their Skyline series of homes.
Todd Jerry, COO of Marmol Radziner Prefab:
We are excited to have found Haven Custom Homes and to partner with them on this exciting venture. The firm's commitment to the highest standards of green construction is impressive.
Jerry Smalley, CEO and president of Haven Custom Homes:
Haven is honored to partner with Marmol Radziner...We're excited to be able to bring their award-winning designs to the East Coast.
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Inhabitat recently covered the setting of a hybrid house in Hollywood Hills, California. The post includes 8 installation photos.
Called a “hybrid” because the house combines prefab with site-built construction, the ground floor of the home includes two large rooms that are built into the foundation of the house. Besides that, the house is entirely comprised of prefabricated modules on the upper two stories.
Inhabitat referenced an LA Times post which mentions price:
$725,000 for module fabrication, delivery and setting; $140,000 for design fees; and $50,000 for engineering .... The cost of the land, site construction (foundation, utilities, plumbing) and permits were not disclosed.
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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.dwellondesign.com/ |
Dwell on Design 2009 will be held in Los Angeles, CA at the end of this month.
Dwell Outdoor will cover over 15,000 sf of exhibit space and includes:
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miniHome by Sustain Design Studio
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Reclaimed Space
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IC Green
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Modern Shed
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Lindal Cedar Homes
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Marmol Radziner Prefab
(see complete list of Dwell Outdoor exhibitors)
Of interest to Prefabcosm readers:
Leo Marmol, FAIA, Principal of Marmol Radziner Prefab will be holding a Design Innovation Seminar on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 3:30pm - 4:00pm.
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| http://www.marmolradzinerprefab.com/rincon.html |
We're still catching up on old news. In November, Jetson Green covered the RINCON 5 from Marmol Radziner Prefab:
RINCON is the moniker for their latest modular series, a line of homes that can double as a small prefab dwelling or ancillary living structure, you name it. The name is inspired by the Spanish word for "nook" -- an apt description for this little accessory structure.
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| www.marmolradzinerprefab.com/blog/2008/03/14/prefab-installation-in-californias-central-coast |
The Marmol Radziner Prefab blog wrote about the installation of a new home in California. Check out the post for pictures, including the vibrant blue denim insulation seen above.
greenbuildingsNYC discussed Modular Homes, Inc.:
...an Edison, New Jersey-based custom modular home builder that will break ground in April on what it hopes will be a LEED-certified model home in Robbinsville, New Jersey....
Inhabitat's Prefab Friday covered the ABŌD affordable prefab we saw last week.
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The sprawling prefab prototype that Marmol Radziner built in the California desert shows the design potential of modernist prefab. It is the sexy rock star of the modernist prefab movement and has been getting its share of attention.
That prototype provided the basis for the five models they offer on their website. A simple 1 bedroom, 660 sf model costs $212k, while a 2,650 sf model with 3 bedrooms runs $781k. All models feature floor-to-ceiling windows, a tube steel structure, SIP walls, flat roofs, and wood or metal siding.
Houses are constructed at Marmol Radziner's factory in Vernon, California. Work completed at the factory includes electrical and mechanical systems, cabinets, and all finishes. Standard amenities include Sub-Zero and Bosch appliances, Hansgrohe and Kohler plumbing fixtures, teak or walnut cabinets, and CaesarStone countertops. One would be hard-pressed to find higher quality fixtures in a prefab house.
The models boast several green features: solar panels, tankless water heaters, ample overhangs on windows, and a recycled steel structure. Check out their website to see a full list of amenities and visit their configurator to see how different options affect the price.
The expanses of glass in the desert prototype show that these models do well in open spaces. However, the long list of custom prefabs that are currently in process shows that Marmol Radziner is up for tackling any site.
