olderMethod Homes Launches Balance S-M-L Green Prefab Series
About a year ago, we first brought you news of Method Homes and their plan to build a prefab cabin in Glacier, Washington. And they built the inaugural Method Cabin in about three months. Now, Method Homes, in collaboration with Balance Architects, is officially launching the Balance S-M-L Series of prefab designs with three main models: small, medium, and large. Of note, these prefab models have been designed to arrive 95% complete within three months of purchase. The models range in size from 540 to 856 square feet, and in price from $98,000 to $148,000.
The S-M-L Series is flexible and green. They can be used as on or off the grid cabins, guest houses, studios, offices, ADUs, or even small houses. The design prioritizes a natural aesthetic and all three models will be designed to LEED certification. Standard amenities include some of the following:
- Aluminum clad exterior fir interior high efficiency windows
- Blown in cellulose enhanced insulation
- Prewiring and pre-piping for solar PV panels and solar hot water systems
- Standing seam metal roofing
- Custom FSC maple plywood cabinets
- Custom fabricated awnings
- Smooth wall sheetrock
- Rainscreen siding application
- Low-flow fixtures and Energy Star lighting
Depending on your budget and commitment to all things green, upgrades include: FSC tropical hardwood decking; FSC framing material; high efficiency woodstove; built in audio, security, and energy monitoring options; two levels of tile package options; multiple flooring options (including engineered bamboo, stand woven bamboo, and FSC domestic woods); tongue and groove ceilings throughout; hydronic air handler, mini split system, and radiant heat mechanical options; and larger operable door units.
Method Homes is doing well in the prefab market these days. They have five projects scheduled for 2009, including two cabins, two M models, and another prefab. Plus they have several other homes in the works, and maybe you'll be one of them. We'll keep you posted as new prefab homes are completed ...
Rendering credits: Method Homes.
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