Building a modular house means assembling prefabricated elements, which makes the process quicker and also more environmental friendly. The value of these homes doesn’t depreciate in time any more than that of their\u00a0on-site built counterparts. They are modern homes that can take various shapes and sizes. The smaller ones, which are preferred for economical reasons, are still airy and have a clever design that makes them very comfortable. Here are three unique modular houses that would make great family homes and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n
The first one was conceived as a vacation home, but its good insulation makes it usable all year round. It has a\u00a0timeless design that would fit into a variety of landscapes, whether coastal, alpine or pastoral.<\/p>\n
A contestant in the Solar Decathlon 2013 competition, this home was designed to be shared by unrelated housemates. The small house features two separate bedroom and living room suites with a shared kitchen, dining room and bathroom in between. Sliding doors allow the two living rooms to be opened to the common space or closed off for privacy as needed. Each of the suites also has its own outside entrance and private deck.<\/p>\n
The home has a total of 915 ft2<\/sup>\u00a0(85.0 m2<\/sup>) of floor space.<\/span><\/p>\n
Also a\u00a0Solar Decathlon 2013 entry, this is a larger home, measuring\u00a0988 ft2<\/sup>\u00a0(91.8 m2<\/sup>) and comprising up to two bedrooms. For the competition, however, it was configured as one bedroom and an open studio\/office space.<\/p>\n
Another interesting feature is the hydroponic green wall in the bathroom.<\/p>\n