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Modular homes- offering quality living at affordable rates !

A cost effective method of construction is introduced with the invention of modular homes. Today,  with the assistance of a reputed home builder, state-of-the-art homes can be set up, in a considerably short span of time.

Modular buildings are constructed by joining prefabricated sections that are manufactured in factories. Most of the sections are built using stainless steel. This adds to the durability of the structure built.

Today, modular structures are preferred over the buildings that are built using the conventional method of construction. One of the main reasons behind the same is because of its mobility. A residency built up of modules act as a home mobile.

During construction of a modular building, prefabricated modules are joined together or set up one above the other, with the help of cranes. The modules can be placed above one another or interlocked, to form a structure with a height of about four storeys.

Rainfall and rise in temperature and humidity often affects the progress of construction during building up a structure on-site. However, these conditions do not hamper modular construction as the modules are fabricated in factories that maintain controlled levels of temperature and humidity. This improves the efficiency of work done and also assures quality.

Modular construction is also eco-friendly in nature. Since the structures are built in factories and are later transported to the desired location, on-site wastage is minimal. Also, the structures created using modules can be dismantled after use and the pieces can be recycled to create new structures. This adds to the advantages of this method of construction as it not only proves to be cost-effective, but also provides the clients with a flexible option of living.

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Modular Homes With An 'Off-the-Grid' Concept

It is well known that prefabricated and customized modular homes deliver utmost customer satisfaction. They are technically stronger, economical and free from redundancies present in site-built houses. Now it is a revolution in the architectural world which wants to prove that modular homes can achieve an 'off-the-grid' or 'net-zero-energy-consumption' status. If that is achieved, the world will see a new age – the Modular Age.

Houses are systems which consume electricity, fuel and sustain lives in a domestic way. Now a collective study of townships or cities would lead to a general energy consumption data which helps in calculating the distribution patterns of grids to various residential establishments. If it is ensured that a custom built house reduces its energy consumption to as low as zero (for an extended period of time), then grid distribution plans will see remarkable changes. Plenty of results in the direction of sustainability will be achieved. This would lead to a strong tradition for the coming new human generations.

Creativity and energy analysis are the major areas of effort to ensure that a home builder produces green or net-zero-energy consuming house. This idea is currently being employed into construction of bigger buildings all over the world. By earning higher LEED points, the architects and engineers get the encouragement to create newer materials and machines which are more energy efficient. The reduction in energy consumption of a custom built house is ensured due to advanced insulation, ventilation and environmental response of the interiors of the house. Reduced dependence on environmental conditioning devices is another major research area.

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