ShareThisIn the US, prefab seems to still have a "trailer park" image, but once you get past that idea, one can see the strenghths of these "off-site" built homes. Blu Homes, based in Waltham Massachusets recently aquired mkdesigns joining their proprietary technology with Michelle Kaufmann's clean, modern and hip designs. Factory built construction is typically stronger than site built homes and are still appraised against site built custom homes. The controlled setting of the factory avoids issues like water damage and mold growth in the building process. These homes are designed to be put up in a day and finished within two weeks. Blu Homes can be built, shipped and installed for as little as $175, 000, but range all the way up to one million dollars for a MKDesign. My favorite of Blu Homes line is the Origin (below), "full, open and full of potential." Other choices include, Balance, Evolution and most recent design, Element.
High Quality, eco-friendly products are specified and include non-voc wall paints, NanaWall or Andersen windows and doors, Kohler and Hansgrohe faucets, FSC certified wood and Bamboo by Ecotimber. Open floor plans with clean lines give these homes a modern vibe while remaining committed to creating efficient, eco friendly homes while respecting time, budgets and needs.
Our most recent project (image beleow) on Butterfly Beach In Montecito, Ca is a design collaboration with Michelle Kaufmann and John Maienza. It will be taken to new hieghts to include Platinum LEED certification and will be Net Zero, meaning the house will be producing more energy than it will use.
Also visit Michelle Kaufmann's Blog, to see what's she's up to lately!
Post Author for Globally Gorgeous:
Tamara Wallop
Post Author for Globally Gorgeous:
Tamara Wallop
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