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Re: Green Horizon On-Demand, Self-Sustaining, Housing Solutions

robbieross — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:49:50 -0000

That is a pretty slick product, I have been wanting to seen a good application for pin foundations.

Re: Green Simplicity with a Preform Prefab

robbieross — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:13:45 -0000

Great looking prefab!

Re: Crazy Deal on Modern Green WeeHouse

robbieross — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:45:03 -0000

Outside of the formaldehyde MDF (called once and they did not know what formaldehyde was) Ikea kitchen this is a nice product. Actually not too bad of a square foot price ( a little high for the product) and simple but never the less well thought out. Here is another example of someone who put some effort into the design.

Re: Clayton Homes Green e-Living Concept

robbieross — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:32:08 -0000

I hope prefab makes it in some context. Our company is looking into it for some multifamily in the hopefully not so distant future as the economy allows.

It was just such a shame to see the renderings these guys threw out there after something more exciting like the i-house.

Re: Clayton Homes Green e-Living Concept

robbieross — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:44:57 -0000

This has got to be one of the worst designs I have seen on this site...and others. Regardless of a good concept without good or even decent architecture the life span of this building will be a fraction of a well designed and desired product. Why even bother with the different roofs at each entry at this point. Even if they are trying to save money to make this affordable (not sure if that is the case) I think that is hardly an excuse for what will be another eyesore that could have been more for the next 20-30 years. Here is a link to a prefab multifamily duplex that someone else tried a little harder on.

http://www.bouldercounty.or...

Re: The Earth-Sheltered House [Giveaway]

robbieross — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:16:46 -0000

Build it down in the ground!

Re: Small, Modern, and Green YardPods

robbieross — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:30:44 -0000

This is a pretty generic product and other than the DIY option kind of a high price point. Its nice to see there are a few design options on the website but nothing that got me going. I also noticed they listed the insulation as LEED Certified. Either I didn't know that a product could be certified or they meant to say it could count towards LEED Credits.

Re: Writing on the Green IdeaPaint Wall

robbieross — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:13:07 -0000

Does this really works as a countertop finish? Pretty fun product!

Re: Daniel Libeskind Enters the Prefab Fray

robbieross — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:51:06 -0000

Looks like he drew from his inspiration for the Denver Art Museum. Too bad affordable prefab housing wasn't a goal on this one....still great to see the sustainable elements included.

Re: 3716 Springfield House by Studio 804, LEED Platinum and Off the Grid

robbieross — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:37:36 -0000

This sounds like a great program to be a part of. Anyone know if the projects of Studio 804 privately funded?

Re: FreeGreen, Greensburg Chain of Eco-Homes Competition for $10,000

robbieross — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:41:27 -0000

Sounds like a fun challenge for a good cause. I will give it a try.

Re: Prefab Green Book [Giveaway]

robbieross — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:50:52 -0000

I've been reading the site almost daily for over a year now and have had many comments that I never posted. This is a great site and a great source to keep up with the industry. As for the book, I would like to see Michelle's thoughts on SIP construction and everything else she has to say about prefab. Cheers!