Why Living in a Modular Home is Better Nowadays?
As with traditional buildings, modular home easily incorporates sustainability. Specify the use of recycled materials, LED lighting, high-efficiency mechanical systems, sustainably harvested wood, and low-flow fixtures just as you normally would.
“We’re seeing a shift toward high-performance, sustainable design,” says Maggie Hartley, director of marketing for American Modular Systems. “Energy efficiency over the lifespan of the building is a definite priority. There’s a reliance on mechanical systems, tight envelopes, ventilation, and smart lighting to achieve energy savings.”
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Other Benefits of Living in a Modular Home
While the process itself affords more opportunities for sustainability, other benefits of modular homes include:
Improved IAQ
Moisture reduction, use of dry materials, and time for off-gassing result in fewer VOCs.
Compatible with LEED
Modular buildings can compete in the same categories as traditionally built ones. They can even yield an advantage in credits for Sustainable Sites, Materials and Resources, and Energy and Atmosphere.
Reusable
Whether you need a new layout or your building has been damaged, modular buildings can be disassembled so individual modules can be replaced or refurbished.
Tighter Envelope
Typically results in a tighter envelope, which improves energyefficiency. This is due to the durability required for transportation and the lack of weather complications such as moisture and water intrusion.
Renewable Energy
Modular construction can accommodate alternative energy sources, from solar panels to a geoexchange system. Buildings can also be designed so renewable energy can be added down the road.
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