Supporters of modular

homes believe that

housing built in a

factory, trucked to a

building site and its

modules lifted into

place by a crane not

only makes economic

sense, it makes

environmental sense,

too. There is conclusive

evidence that modular

homes are inherently

more sustainable than

site-built housing.

Very little material in the construction facility goes

to waste. Unused strips of sheetrock are typically

saved to reinforce the seams of walls. Lumber left

over from creating wall studs and floor joists is re-

cut for other purposes. The smallest pieces of wood,

copper and vinyl are recycled. The sawdust can

even be given to a local farmer for animal bedding.

The price savings in

the construction of

modular homes is

used to compensate

for the higher cost of

energy-saving and

water-conserving

technologies or of

integrating energy-

producing

technologies like

solar panels into the

homes.

The modular home industry also tends to

build smaller and it is considered as a

green advantage. It is also a logistical

advantage. Most modular homes are

trucked in pieces to their installation site.

Every home buyer

has different values

and buying a

sustainable home

adds an extra layer of

values to assess. Any

green home buyer

should appreciate

that modular homes

are a very

environmentally

sustainable option.