Prefabulous Living

You'll Never Look at Prefab Homes the Same Way Again

What words come to mind when you think of a prefabricated home: Tacky? Low-rent? Run-of-the-mill? Down-scale?

While some stereotypes may have been justified in the past, a new generation of prefab homes blows these preconceived notions to bits.

In her latest book, "Prefabulous + Sustainable" author Sheri Koones demystifies and dispels negative myths about prefabricated houses by profiling 25 unique homes, showcasing how factory-built homes can be greener, more efficient, sturdier and more cost-effective than site-built homes.

For example, the house pictured left is Tucker Bayou, a modular house located in WaterSound, Florida by Haven Homes. It not only features contemporary luxury, energy efficiency, a down-home feel and a comfortable design with a traditional Southern façade, but the house was “modularized” in just several hours

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