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The world of prefab and modular homes. |
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| https://www.ecohealthdesigns.com/ |
EcoHealth Homes, in conjunction with Penn Lyon Homes is now offering a collection of 5 new home models. Together, they won the 2008 National Modular Housing Council Concept Home Design Award.
Model details:
| Model | Size | BR | Bath | |
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| The Chatham Hill |
1,904 sf | 3 | 2.5 | |
| The Sierra |
2,368 sf | 3 | 2.5 | |
| The Bungalow |
2,610 sf | 2 | 2.5 | |
| The Tacoma |
2,808 sf | 3 | 2.5 | |
| The Savanna |
3,288 sf | 3 - 4 | 2.5 | |
View the floorplans:
A seminar called "Modular Construction in Green Building" will be held this week in central Pennsylvania. It is part of a monthly breakfast series.
(SEDA=Susquehanna Economic Development Association; COG=Council of Governments)
Hat tip: Building Systems on March 13, 2009.
The New York Times recently discussed the sustainability of modular housing.
The modular housing industry likes to say that it has always had a few characteristics that today might be considered eco-friendly — from reduced waste to a smaller construction footprint.
But it’s only recently — and increasingly amid the flagging housing market — that manufacturers of factory-built homes have realized that concepts like efficiency and sustainability can make for good business strategy.
Mentioned in the article:
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Ecohealth Homes Inspired by Caroline McKenna
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LivingHomes
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Michelle Kaufmann Designs
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New World Home
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Penn Lyon Homes
Read the entire article.
(Hat tip: Charles Bevier of Building Systems on February 11, 2009.)
