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Posted by on Jun 28, 2016 in Blog |

Modular Construction and Small Lot Subdivisions in Los Angeles

Modular Construction and Small Lot Subdivisions in Los Angeles

Small Lot Subdivisions in Los Angeles are Ideal Projects For Modular Construction The City of Los Angeles has enacted the Small Lot Ordinance (No. 176354) to allow the construction of fee simple, infill housing on small lots in multi-family and commercial zones. While home ownership options have traditionally been limited to single-family homes on 5,000 square foot lots or condominiums, the passage of the Small Lot Ordinance extends these options to include townhomes, row houses, and other types of infill housing typically only available for rent. Modular Construction also known as Prefab Construction is an ideal solution for building homes for small lot subdivisions as there will be a significant TIME savings in the design, permitting and construction of the project. Modular Construction is a green alternative to traditional site construction as the majority of the home is built in an indoor factory that utilizes extensive recycling to minimize waste in local landfills.  The homes built with modular construction are built with up to 30 % more lumber than...

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Posted by on Feb 19, 2016 in Blog |

How To Build A Self Sufficient Modular Home

Build a modular home that is entirely self-sufficient by providing your own electricity, heating and cooling, water, and waste removal systems. Whether you’re eco-friendly, geographically isolated, a doomsday prepper, or you just don’t like paying utility bills, building a self-sufficient modular home is a great way to stay green, stay isolated, stay prepared, or stay thrifty. Fortunately, the same methods that are used by you die-hards can also help the average modular homeowner. There are four primary needs that need to be met for any home to be considered Self-Sufficient: Generating electricity, heating and/or cooling the home, access to fresh water, and a waste disposal system. Electricity For the Everyday: Solar Panels can be attached to the roof of your home or they can be free standing in an open area. In some areas, it is even possible to have a company install solar panels on your home for free, though you will then be purchasing the electricity directly from them (albeit at a lower price than you’re probably...

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