Here’s what you need to know about prefab homes and prefab kitchens

Imagine homes can be built in factories within a few weeks to suit any personal preference and style. This is the reality of a prefab (prefabricated) or modular home. These nifty homes are gaining popularity in more countries every day because they’re quick and affordable to build. Gone are the days of weather delays and months of waiting to move into your new home. With prefab home design setting the new building blocks of sustainable construction, architects and builders can create something that feels a bit like playing with Lego. Here’s what you need to know about prefab homes and, even more striking, prefab kitchens.

The Prefabricated Home

Whether you’re wondering what a modular home is or jumping for joy at hearing “prefab”, we’re here to explain why these little box-built homes are boxes of eco-love. Plus they can be designed to be completely self-sufficient like the zeroHouse.

A modular home is built off-site in a factory to suit your lot’s specifications and your style preference. Construction and installation, from the concept to the last detail, can take as little as two months.

Zero Waste
Because prefabs are based on a basic tried-and-tested module, it is easier to estimate how much material is needed for each house. This drastically reduces waste and environmentally irresponsible practices.

Lighter Footprint
Since transporting materials to and from the construction site is limited, so is the emission of greenhouse gasses. Another plus is there is no ground pollution on site because most of the construction happens off-site. Even most of the finishes are applied in the factory.

Open Plan Design
Prefab homes are often open plan with large windows. The reason for this kind of design lies in green architecture practices. By using natural ventilation and great air-flow design, there is no need for air conditioning systems. Large windows also encourage natural light to bounce from light interior walls to reduce the use of artificial light.

Green Tech
Solar technology, cool roofs that regulate internal temperatures, green insulation and electrochromic glass or smart glass are a few of the technological advancements that can give any home a green head start. Luckily, the prefab home is the leading the green revolution which means most modular houses come equipped with multiple green and eco-friendly additions.

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Prefab Kitchens

Prefab home kitchens are not necessarily part of a modular home, but modular kitchens can be an alternative to costly built-in kitchen designs. Just like modular homes, modular kitchens can be customised and kitted out to be so sustainable that it helps to generate home electricity.

A prefab home kitchen design is incorporated into the design of a modular house. A prefab kitchen, on the other hand, is an addition to an on-site house. These prefab kitchens can be designed to the client’s specification, whether to fit an expansive or tiny space.

The great thing about contemporary green innovation is that it is continuously reinventing the world around us. Here are our top reasons why prefabricated homes and prefab kitchens are the best options for the future.

1. They are affordable.
2. Architects and designers can easily incorporate green technology into the design.
3. Modular homes and cabinets are easy to modify.
4. Prefab kitchen cabinetry and workbenches can be reconfigured to create a different layout.
5. You can have a home built in two months or less.
6. Some prefab home manufacturers offer a free layout option. Since the joining of walls can be done in various ways, it creates the possibility of detaching some walls and rotating them to reconfigure the layout.

Do some research to find your favourite brand or manufacturer that has a green ethos coupled with references and experience. Then shop around to find the team and prefab home option to suit your eco-friendly lifestyle.