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Tiny Homes and Prefabrication
The way that modern society is building homes is likely going to change dramatically. The idea of hauling material from one end of the country or even the planet just to build a home seems somewhat insane, doesn’t it? The idea that locally sourced materials are going to play a major part is construction more and more in the coming years is likely to go without saying. Prefabrication is a good step in this direction, as it cuts down on waste and even transportation/ assembly costs.
Prefabrication is another major reoccurring them that one sees in the tiny home universe. Prefabrication allows architects and builders to cut construction cost by eliminating waste and by reducing transportation costs. The notion of being able to put finished tiny, modules or components on the back of semi-truck or railcar is a very attractive idea to builders and architects alike. Prefabrication also gives builders and architects a great degree of control over what materials are used, thus making it easier to design homes that use less energy and are more environmentally friendly.
Prefabrication has the further benefit of helping architects and builders “go green.” Adopting prefabrication allows for builders and architects to take full advantage of eco-friendly materials. Materials such as recycled denim, recycled rubber made from car tires, and all sorts of other recycled materials often make their way into prefabricated homes. The entire concept of being eco-friendly has evolved well beyond the notion of simply building a “tiny home.”
This move towards prefabrication also comes with some interesting, and perhaps even unexpected, side benefits. One is variety. With prefabrication it is possible for architects and builders to make their homes, tiny and otherwise, be much more adaptable to homeowner desires and needs. The prefabrication movement is increasingly moving towards building home from core components and pieces that can be reassembled in different ways. The end result is houses differently shaped on the inside and outside.
Another side benefit to the prefabrication movement is that prefabrication has the potential to make homes much more affordable. Housing costs could be driven down dramatically through using prefabrication techniques. When further combined by the interchangeability of many of the new designs, it should even be possible to avoid the “cookie cutter” look that has turned so many people off in the past.
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The way that modern society is building homes is likely going to change dramatically. The idea of hauling material from one end of the country or even the planet just to build a home seems somewhat insane, doesn’t it? The idea that locally sourced materials are going to play a major part is construction more and more in the coming years is likely to go without saying. Prefabrication is a good step in this direction, as it cuts down on waste and even transportation/ assembly costs.
Prefabrication is another major reoccurring them that one sees in the tiny home universe. Prefabrication allows architects and builders to cut construction cost by eliminating waste and by reducing transportation costs. The notion of being able to put finished tiny, modules or components on the back of semi-truck or railcar is a very attractive idea to builders and architects alike. Prefabrication also gives builders and architects a great degree of control over what materials are used, thus making it easier to design homes that use less energy and are more environmentally friendly.
Prefabrication has the further benefit of helping architects and builders “go green.” Adopting prefabrication allows for builders and architects to take full advantage of eco-friendly materials. Materials such as recycled denim, recycled rubber made from car tires, and all sorts of other recycled materials often make their way into prefabricated homes. The entire concept of being eco-friendly has evolved well beyond the notion of simply building a “tiny home.”
This move towards prefabrication also comes with some interesting, and perhaps even unexpected, side benefits. One is variety. With prefabrication it is possible for architects and builders to make their homes, tiny and otherwise, be much more adaptable to homeowner desires and needs. The prefabrication movement is increasingly moving towards building home from core components and pieces that can be reassembled in different ways. The end result is houses differently shaped on the inside and outside.
Another side benefit to the prefabrication movement is that prefabrication has the potential to make homes much more affordable. Housing costs could be driven down dramatically through using prefabrication techniques. When further combined by the interchangeability of many of the new designs, it should even be possible to avoid the “cookie cutter” look that has turned so many people off in the past.
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