Prefab Modular Homes By Ecoliv

If you’ve been feeling a little confused about prefab vs kit vs modular homes, you’re not alone. A prefabricated building is a broad term that describes a building structure which is constructed either partially or fully off-site. Which means kit homes and modular homes are types of prefab homes. Ecoliv designs and builds manufactured homes utilising the prefab construction process and embracing design for manufacture and assembly DfMA and passive solar design principles in a complete volumetric module.

Our prefab modular buildings are made up of volumetric modules which are transported on flat-bed trucks and delivered to site. From Sydney or Melbourne, and every city in between, Ecoliv’s range of premium modular homes can be transported from our construction facility at The Gurdies on Victoria’s Bass Coast to any location in Australia.

Transport costs are dependent on the distance of travel required and the number of modules. An estimate is calculated early on at the preliminary estimate stage.

As is true of any new home, the cost of constructing a prefab modular home depends on its size and inclusions. Ecoliv modular building designs start from $218,000 and you’ll have the option to upgrade things like cladding, interior materials, and fixtures as desired or opt for a completely custom design. Distance from the factory and local building codes can also influence the final prefab home cost.

Prefab modular homes are structurally engineered transportable homes. They are durable and built for transport and craning resulting in each off-site construction being built to a higher standard than a traditional home.

Ecoliv homes can be designed to suit any climate in Australia and come with the same warranties as a traditional build. Each home will be designed to harness site-specific features such as orientation and cross-flow ventilation. Plus our homes can be designed up to a bushfire attack level (BAL) rating of BAL FZ.

While the prefab construction process can reduce construction waste, it’s important to note that not all modular home builders are sustainable builders. Equally important to the sustainability of the home, in both its construction and its occupancy, is the quality of the build and materials used – which can vary depending on the specifications and budgets. Sustainable prefab construction relies on the precise planning and building of modular homes to reduce wastage. Homes must also be designed with passive solar principles and utilise low embodied energy materials which results in reduced overall environmental impact. Ecoliv is a leading sustainable modular home builder and has adopted sustainable construction principles to reduce waste and build 7-star energy efficiency rated modular homes in Australia for more than 16 years.

If the standard floor plans of our ranges don’t meet your living requirements, we can design a custom home to suit your site and project requirements. To achieve a minimum 7-star energy rating our expert designers will provide site specific advice on siting and orientation.