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House of the Week: Nearly Net-Zero Prefab Installed in 29 Hours

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Our readers were astounded by this miraculously efficient modular home in Seattle. Only 29 hours were required to install Greenfab's “off-the-shelf” model, which packs a plethora of eco-friendly features.

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As Greenfab explains, “Each bedroom is equipped with a wall-mounted, thermostat controlled, convection heater that intakes the ambient air in the room, warms it up and re-diffuses it throughout the room in a silent and consistent way. By using the existing heat in the room to maintain a comfortable temperature, energy and money is saved through this heating method.”
As Greenfab explains, “Each bedroom is equipped with a wall-mounted, thermostat controlled, convection heater that intakes the ambient air in the room, warms it up and re-diffuses it throughout the room in a silent and consistent way. By using the existing heat in the room to maintain a comfortable temperature, energy and money is saved through this heating method.”
“The homeowners are not afraid of bold color, so it was fun to highlight pops of color throughout the spaces,” says the architect. Here, Silestone and LG Hi-Macs countertops help brighten up the kitchen.
“The homeowners are not afraid of bold color, so it was fun to highlight pops of color throughout the spaces,” says the architect. Here, Silestone and LG Hi-Macs countertops help brighten up the kitchen.
Perhaps the greatest challenge of the project was trying to pack so many energy efficient features in under a budget. Not only does the bathroom feature NuHeat radiant floor mats but all water is heated with a GE Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater, saving on heating expenses by around 67%.
Perhaps the greatest challenge of the project was trying to pack so many energy efficient features in under a budget. Not only does the bathroom feature NuHeat radiant floor mats but all water is heated with a GE Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater, saving on heating expenses by around 67%.