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How would you like to have your next home delivered to your new address? No, I'm not talking about having a double-wide mobile home shipped to the site. I'm talking about the latest in affordable, well designed, and factory built prefab modular homes. And there is a difference.

The great thing about these prefab modulars? They are not bare-bones shacks that have been nailed together - they are luxurious, modern, and "green" houses that are manufactured in the factories and shipped to a lot for assembly. And they're gaining popularity away from the colder climates where building seasons are short - they're big across the country.

Much lip-service in the media has been given to "green building" and "sustainability," with our rising energy costs providing the impetus. But most new home builders do not consider themselves up to speed with the whole green building movement. But all the doom-and-gloom reports, documentaries, TV shows, and more have all made us painfully aware that there is a problem -- and that we're the cause of it.

The great thing about these modular homes is that designers are making these modular homes with materials and systems that are energy-efficient, non-toxic, and made with recycled products. The bonus is that these homes can be sleek, modern, and filled with all the same luxury appliances and surfaces as a site-built home. But you can save time and money: modular homes can be completed in less than half the time of a site-built home, for about 25% less. Many modular builders are LEED certified, meaning the homes are high quality, energy-efficient, and very sustainable.

And the prefab modular home wave is not just for a single-family urban residences. People are installing these homes in the suburbs and in rural areas. Multi-family apartment and condo modular communities are being set up everywhere. And there are commercial applications that are being utilized to same time, money, and resources. While they have standard floorplans, most manufactures also do custom design work, as well.

How are they "green"? The homes usually use insulated panels and glass, recyled wood and steel, and are designed to maximize natural light to cut down on energy costs. Air flow is also part of the design to make sure the air conditioner is not always used. Solar panels options are almost always available. Many include state-of-the-art energy efficient appliances. And think about this - you'll even be cutting down on fossil fuel emmisions! You won't have teams of subcontractors coming to your house everyday for all the installation work - the house is practically delivered complete!

So, if you're building a new house on your lot... consider a prefab modular. Consider how much you'll save in both time and money. And... consider the Earth.

For more information, check out: Michelle Kaufmann Designs, a group of architects and designers focused on well-designed buildings that are also sustainable, energy-efficient, and luxurious. To find a Modular Home Builder, in your area, you can post your request on our network.