In Prefabulous and Almost Off the Grid, Sherri Koones’ most recent book about prefabricated housing, she features over 30 homes which consist of pre-made components to varying degrees. A long-time proponent of factory-built homes, Koones notes that many home builders are more focused on selling homes than adapting to new materials and energy efficiency techniques which may benefit the homeowner in the long run. Reviewed in thesheridanpress, she addresses the prejudice against off site-built homes as being cheap or shoddy, and notes the pluses: Fewer weather problems, more consistent quality, less building site risk and environmental impact, and less waste. As MHProNews has learned, Koones also stresses the energy efficiency in modular homes that site-built homes are hard-pressed to match. Some have solar panels and geothermal furnaces that produce more energy than they use, thereby earning a small income for the owner.
