Prefab, Proven
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Tell me about the drapes and track system. It looks like a great solution for big windows. Thanks for what ever info you may provide.
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If you're thinking of running another contest in NC, I know my husband and I would be game! We're a couple of designers (with 3 cats) striving to build our empire in our small house. I LOVE the style of this prefab as we've been designing a kitchen and bedroom around a studio but have yet to come up with the funds. Since you've already got the sources in place, I think Raleigh would be a great place to resume the work! @ecstewart
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Awesome idea! Thanks for putting this to print, and continuing to move the construction/design industry along!
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How does a company like EcoSteel fit into the prefab world? They don't build modules but pre-build the structure's all steel components and SIP-like metal wall, floor and roof panels... As with pre-fab, the foundation work needs to be done ahead of time. The electrical, plumbing and hvac is done after the structure is delivered and assembled. As far as I know, the design is pure custom but the construction is factory done.
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I am enamored with the pre-fab home that looks fabulous. Are there more pictures? More of the drape/track system? I would like to get the word out to more firms on this idea!
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Interesting in learning more about this house and the cost per sq. ft. as I am thinking about a builder in the bay area and like this plan better. Please send more info. to us. Patricia and Michael Hill San Jose, CA
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i am interested in putting a prefab addition on my house. could you please tell me how to go about getting in touch with some of the architects/manufacturers. thanx
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I have purchased a lot and would like to build my "modern" dream home in Martinsburg, WV.I have been reading at different prefab websites and the cost of a 2500 - 3000 sf home is 6-700,000...nightmare !!! Can you guide me on how I can make my dream home affordable. Just read your article about the DWELL prefab home contest... and you gave me hope !!!! Please point me to the right direction. Cherry Lobaton 11/22/2009
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Just read your great article. I have reading Dwell Mag. now for about a year.Love the articles . My husband and I just bought earlier this year about 2acres on the road behind us in North Pole, Ak. We have thought of a prefab as a possibility. Needless to say we have a shorten building season here and a greater need for a well insulated home. We have a small pond on the property. It is actually part of what was called Clear Stram which I am sure is probably a run off of the Chena River.We are thinking of putting in the road, well,septic and hopefully starting on preparing a house site.Our present house is a modular but would need extensive remodeling if we were to stay in it. We would appreciate any info. you might have on companies doing prefabs here in Alaska.We did not want a cookie cutter house. We could have easily gotten one of those and it is sometimes difficult to find someone willing to help you work out what you want.We do not want a huge house. It does need to be one level.We look forward to hearing from someone and thank you for reading this.Norma
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I love the idea. I am ready to get away from the "cookie cutter" lifestyle. I would like someone to help me in my venture to build a prefab modern home. Please help... I need a starting point.
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Just a note to anyone who is considering building a "Dwell Type" modern home such as the one featured in this article. An ideal building envelope system to consider: SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) Many of the modular and prefab companies do use this system in connection with their home offerings but SIPs are available all over the US, and internationally as well, and are specified by many architects as a "green building" option. (Super energy efficient, a sustainable material, less job site waste, etc) While many contractors are already experienced with SIPs there is a very short "learning curve" for those who are not.
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