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If that isn’t enough to grab your attention, well the designs are pretty swish too. Prefab, or Prefabricated housing, is not new in the housing industry. When prefabricated housing comes to mind, often it’s accompanied with images of shabby kit homes, but dismiss that thought, you could not be further from the truth. Today’s prefab homes are modern and artistically designed, so they’re not just a house, they look good too. Imagine picking out the design of your house, and having it materialize before your eyes within two months. No more visits to the building site, no more consultation fees. No more neighbours greeting you with a grudge for waking them up at abysmal hours with drilling and other noisy machinery. Prefab housing allows you to maximize your time with minimal dramas to both you and the environment. The constructions are factory built so the impact on the land during installation is kept low. If you end up wanting to relocate, but wish to keep your Prefab home, no problem; Prefab homes can be relocated and recycled.
Starting out and staying green is a key factor. Using Earth friendly materials, and incorporating nature’s gifts, such as sunlight, into housing designs, prefab homes are able to significantly reduce energy consumption. The manufacturing process guarantees material efficiency, as accurate cutting sees no excess waste. Houses are built entirely in centralised factories, and control over product delivery contributes to a reduction in oil consumption and carbon emissions. imagine picking out the design of your house, and having it materialize before your eyes within two months. Two companies currently in the Prefab Housing spotlight are Prebuilt and Marmol Radziner. Prebuilt is a young Melbourne based company that came into existence four years ago. But don’t let their age fool you into believing they haven’t got what it takes to deliver. Taking inspiration from the raw magnificence of Australia’s natural scenery, their architects endeavour to promote the positive and reduce the negative effects of environmental damage, while blending their modern designs into the beauty of the Australian landscape. Prebuilt presently offers six unique ranges, each giving the client plenty of scope to personalise designs, size and appliances. The designs share a common theme: all include open plan living and make the most of natural light. But that’s where the similarities end. A few might be sceptical when it comes to the security and strength of a Prefab home, but you need not worry. Steel framework ensures that the homes are sturdier than standard brick veneer or timber homes and Prebuilt utilises the latest materials and finishing methods to meet necessary fire risk and cyclone standards. Marmol Radziner is an American company that has been using Prefab components since 1996. Last year they won the Silver Environments Award from the prestigious Industrial Designers Society of America along with other Design Honour Awards. Living a green, sustainable lifestyle is the central theme of the company, who utilise environmentally friendly materials in the creation of their houses. Exposure to harmful Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s), in paint, can cause problems such asthma attacks and nausea. Marmol Radziner use low VOC, Green Seal approved, paint and other green safe materials such as FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood from responsibly managed sources, solar panels, and Structural Insulated Panels that reduce energy consumption by 12 - 14%. Like Prebuilt, they have a range that is as similar as it is diverse. They present superior and practical designs, giving clients a wide range of options in design and size. Energy star-rated appliances promise daily energy savings and a welcome decrease in bills. Marmol Radziner also caters to other site needs including pools, carports and landscaping. With environmental awareness increasing rapidly, and the economic advantages it affords, the growth of the Prefab movement is assured. So why not keep Prefab in mind when you’re planning your next venture into the housing market. For more information on prebuilt homes visit : www.prebuilt.com.au and www.marmolradzinerprefab.com |