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The world of prefab and modular homes. |
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| http://www.builderonline.com/ |
Builder Magazine recently highlighted 6 prefab houses that could change the future of home building:
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ma Modular by KRDB
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Unity Collection by Bensonwood
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Simple Cottage Sampler by Russell Versaci Architecture and Haven Homes
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BrightBuilt Barn by Kaplan Thompson Architects and Bensonwood
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IKEA.SmartCarHouse by BSB Design
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HOM Escape in Style by KAA Design Group
[Y]ou’d think that with [traditional home] prices falling as fast as a brick that prefab housing would be a non-factor, but just the opposite appears to be true. In fact, prefab may play an even bigger role in the housing industry from here on, architects and builders say.
Read the entire article for more information.
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| http://teddbenson.com/index.php?/archives/40-Platinum-Unity.html |
Tedd Benson of Bensonwood recently shared a press release on his blog.
Unity House, the second home designed and constructed by Bensonwood Homes as part of the groundbreaking Open Prototype Initiative (OPI), has achieved LEED Platinum designation, the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest rating for environmentally sustainable construction.
The house is "the new residence of the Unity College president Mitchell Thomashow and his wife, Cindy." They have a blog about the house.
Check out the many photos on the OPI website
Bensonwood now offers an entire Unity Collection:
| Name | Size | BR | Bath | Stories |
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| Unity1 | 994 sf | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Unity2 | 1,937 sf | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Unity3 | 1,985 sf | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Unity4 | 1,725 sf | 3 | 2 | 1 |
