Build a Factory-Made or Prefabricated Home
You can save money when you build by constructing a factory-made modular or prefabricated home. Explore these resources to learn more about modular home construction and to find important tips for choosing a factory-built home.
Prefab Houses
The word "prefab" is used to describe any type of home that is made from easy-to-assemble building parts that were manufactured off-site. Learn about the various types of prefab housing, from early Sears houses to modern factory-made houses.
The word "prefab" is used to describe any type of home that is made from easy-to-assemble building parts that were manufactured off-site. Learn about the various types of prefab housing, from early Sears houses to modern factory-made houses.
Manufactured Homes
A manufactured home is one that is constructed almost entirely in a factory. The house is placed on a steel chassis and transported to the building site. The wheels can be removed but the chassis stays in place. Learn more about manufactured homes.
A manufactured home is one that is constructed almost entirely in a factory. The house is placed on a steel chassis and transported to the building site. The wheels can be removed but the chassis stays in place. Learn more about manufactured homes.
Modular Homes
A modular home is constructed of pre-made parts and unit modules. Unlike manufactured homes, modular homes must conform to the building codes for the locations where they are erected. Learn more about modular homes.
A modular home is constructed of pre-made parts and unit modules. Unlike manufactured homes, modular homes must conform to the building codes for the locations where they are erected. Learn more about modular homes.
Lustron Homes
Made of porcelain-enameled steel panels, Lustron Homes were manufactured like cars and transported to far corners of the USA. Learn about Lustron homes and find resources.
Made of porcelain-enameled steel panels, Lustron Homes were manufactured like cars and transported to far corners of the USA. Learn about Lustron homes and find resources.
Katrina Cottage Factory-Made Homes
After Hurricane Katrina destroyed homes and communities along America's Gulf Coast, architects and designers developed cheerful, inexpensive, energy-efficient pre-fab housing known as "Katrina Cottages." Find facts, photos, and ordering information.
After Hurricane Katrina destroyed homes and communities along America's Gulf Coast, architects and designers developed cheerful, inexpensive, energy-efficient pre-fab housing known as "Katrina Cottages." Find facts, photos, and ordering information.
PreHAB Houses
Students and faculty from the University of Virginia worked with Habitat for Humanity to build a panelized prefabricated house in Katrina-devastated Gautier, Mississippi. Attractive, energy-efficient, and storm-ready, the "preHAB" house is constructed economically from steel and foam panels.
Students and faculty from the University of Virginia worked with Habitat for Humanity to build a panelized prefabricated house in Katrina-devastated Gautier, Mississippi. Attractive, energy-efficient, and storm-ready, the "preHAB" house is constructed economically from steel and foam panels.
Prefab Architecture
According to Real Estate Journal, one of the biggest debates in architecture is whether prefabricated homes are the cutting edge of design. Are prefab homes high art, or flimsy knock-offs?
According to Real Estate Journal, one of the biggest debates in architecture is whether prefabricated homes are the cutting edge of design. Are prefab homes high art, or flimsy knock-offs?
Prefab Housing Gains Popularity
Modern prefab housing has been popular in Europe for decades. Now, builders are using modular materials to build trendy, upscale homes in the United States, says this article from Real Estate News.
Modern prefab housing has been popular in Europe for decades. Now, builders are using modular materials to build trendy, upscale homes in the United States, says this article from Real Estate News.
All About Modular Homes
These resources provide an excellent introduction to modular home construction. Learn how modular homes differ from manufactured homes (formerly called mobile homes), and more.
These resources provide an excellent introduction to modular home construction. Learn how modular homes differ from manufactured homes (formerly called mobile homes), and more.