How2Day: Companies That Build Green Modulars

Some modular homes have built-in green features. Tooga/Digital Vision/Getty Images
If you're hoping to find a new home that is as committed to the environment as you are, a modular green home is the perfect fit for any ecologically friendly homebuyer. Designed and built using eco-conscious materials, green modular houses are held to the highest standards to maximize energy efficiency and lessen environmental impact.

Able to be constructed in only three days, PerinnePod's modular homes are designed to fit into any community or building site. Made from cement alternate geo polymers -- a greener version of traditional concrete -- these environmentally focused homes can range from a single-bedroom apartment to a 30-story-high complex. PerrinePods include furniture designed to green standards and offer the committed environmentalist a host of building features such as built-in solar panels, a wastewater treatment biosystem, water harvesting grass and a solar water heater. These features cut down on energy costs and, because of their innovations, PerrinePods earn a five-star energy rating.

LivingHomes offer a range of prefabricated and modular homes that are all held to high environmental standards. Dedicated to both going green and staying healthy, LivingHomes use building materials -- such as cedar ceilings and low VOC paints -- to minimize your home's detrimental impact. All of the company's homes are certified by Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) as silver building structures, meaning THAT these green modular houses are built from recycled goods and have very low electricity and water consumption. LivingHomes are available in a variety of modernist floor plans and are designed by architects Ray Kappe and KieranTimberlake.

Headquartered in Seattle, Wash., GreenPod builds environmentally friendly modular homes that range from 300 to 800 square feet each. Further, the houses can be combined for the homebuyer who needs more space for her family. With an eye toward preserving both public health and the environment, GreenPods are constructed using locally sourced and recycled materials. Each home utilizes energy-efficient appliances, LED lighting and low-flow plumbing to minimize utility costs. Additionally, GreenPods can also accommodate rooftop gardens and graywater storage systems to help increase your home's water efficiency. Each modular house also includes green furniture and textiles made from organic cotton, hemp and bamboo wood.

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