The word prefabricated home comes from the way it is constructed. That is to say, that while a 'normal' home is built on a construction site located where the home will eventually be situated, prefabricated homes are on the other build in a factory and then the parts are transported to the location. In other words the parts that will make up the home have been prefabricated. These homes are also sometimes known as modular homes, and they are popular due to the fact that they have many benefits over regular homes. Prefabricated houses have leverage over commercialized built-in houses. First of all, they are cost-efficient. By building your own home, you are spared from the costly profiteering of real estate companies. It is your choice whether or not to hire architects or engineers. DIY build a home company provide booklets and instruction manuals for prefabricated houses. Hence, you can assemble construction materials by yourself. Some reasons for the rise of prefabs across the world could be deducted from the following benefits: Economical- Because prefabs are manufactured and built in assembly lines, manufacturing companies are able to buy and store materials in bulk while reducing waste typically experienced during traditional home building. In general, expect the total cost of the home to be between 10-25% of stick-built homes. Faster Building Times - Generally speaking, prefabs are designed, built, and completed more quickly than stick-built homes. Because these homes are assembled in climate controlled factories, they are not subject to the same seasonal restrictions as stick-built homes. These limitations typically result in higher overall labor costs and longer building times. Third, you can handpick materials for home construction. You can use energy-efficient materials like green roofing, vinyl windows, and hardwood floor. Energy-efficient materials are a good investment for your abode. By building your own house, you can become the master engineer and architect of your home construction project. And finally they're great because they're good for the environment. They're made almost entirely from recyclable materials and the fact that they save energy too means they're even more adept at reducing your carbon footprint.