Energy-Efficient Prefab Homes

In a society where everything seems to be turning "green

," more homebuyers are looking for homes built with sustainable, recycled, and reclaimed products. Many existing homes on the market these days aren't very energy-efficient. Prefab green housing is a great option for those looking for an environmentally friendly yet affordable home.

Building a prefab house can be extremely earth-friendly. The companies who manufacture pre-built components have improved the efficiency of their manufacturing processes. Architects have begun to design extremely modern, energy saving homes. These houses are designed to collaborate with their environment. They are built using ecologically friendly materials like bamboo. Pre-built steel and wood hybrid frames lend to long lasting and low maintenance homes. Recycled and reclaimed materials are used as often as possible.

When it comes to energy efficiency in prefab houses versus stick-built houses, the prefab versions are probably more effective. The range for errors is greater in stick-built homes. Prefab homes tend to be well-fitted and better-insulated, leaving less opportunity for air to leak out or seep in.

There are several options available that use the natural environment to power the home. Passive solar energy systems use sun, wind, and other weather patterns. Architects are designing prefab houses to be built as high performing, self-regulating buildings with low emissions. Gas-filled windows are included to help insulate and control the interior climate. They also use efficient lighting such as fluorescent lamp and LED lighting, which have extended lives and consume less energy.

Tankless water heaters can be installed, or there is the even more environmentally sound option of geo-thermal heating, which uses heat from the earth's core. When it comes to cooling, since prefab houses can be built anywhere, positioning on the homesite is key. Shaded windows means less sunlight will come through and heat the house when you want it to be cool.

Not only can prefab houses use recycled and sustainable materials but they create less waste. The extra wood created when cutting pieces for various different components is used for other projects within the factory.

Green projects have been known to be more expensive, but they save money in the long run. Buying prefab modular homes that have been built to U.S. Green Building Council specifications can save you money. If you still want to build your own home and make it energy-efficient, using prefabricated components will save you money initially so you have more to invest in your prefab green home.

Energy-Efficient Prefab Homes

By: Larry Diamond

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