Some modular homes are designed to look just like their stick-built neighbors. But there are some that stand out from the ho hum crowd with unique architect-inspired designs. Let's take a look at the Glidehouse, a modern prefabricated home from designer Michelle Kaufmann.
The Glidehouses range in size from 670 to 2,000 square feet, and the price starts at about $81,000 and runs to $161,000. This doesn't include the cost of land and hiring a general contractor for installation (although, remember that with a modular home, labor and costs are much less than with custom built homes, because they are built in factories and designed to go up quickly at the building site).
The standard plan for the Glildehouse is about $130 a square foot--a pretty good deal for those of us living in pricey housing markets (California, anyone?). The homes meet all uniform and international building codes.
Oh, and did I mention that these houses are eco-friendly? The Glidehouse is crafted from renewable and recyclable materials such as bamboo floors and lightweight concrete countertops using recycled paper and fly ash. Also, the home's layout was designed with the idea of being sustainable. The windows are placed to maximize ventilation, the roof is designed to support solar panels, and the exterior walls are made from long-lived, low-maintenance materials such as metal and cement board.
More information at: Michelle Kaufmann Designs
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