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In general, prefab homes have often been considered the solution for creating affordable and sustainable housing units, and the space has recently seen an increasing amount of interest from the public. Our focus is building homes that are as sustainable and healthy as possible, Steve Glenn, Plant Prefab s founder and CEO, told Insider in an interview. We ve had more LEED Platinum homes certified than almost any other design firm, way more than most any other prefabricator.
What even is a passive home ?
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California-based Plant Prefab partnered with Pennsylvania-based Richard Pedranti Architect for the Passive House LivingHomes project. According to Glenn, the Passive House certification has stricter energy standards than any LEED certifications.
Earlier on during the coronavirus pandemic, Plant Prefab never saw a downturn period even when other companies started struggling. Interest was so high throughout the year, Plant Prefab had to start turning away business.
In the end, the company s revenue increased 17% from 2019 to 2020, while its gross margin increased 23%, according to Glenn.
Now, Plant Prefab is looking to expand its factory space.
Take a peek inside the three Passive House LivingHomes
The public has shown strong interest in Plant Prefab s new passive homes since its unveiling about two weeks ago, although Glenn predicts the company won t see many contracts in the following months since homes aren t an impulse buy.
Plant Prefab raises the bar for green building with three Richard Pedranti Architect–designed dwellings that meet rigorous Passive House standards.
Plant Prefab has teamed up with Richard Pedranti Architect (RPA) to create the first Passive House LivingHomes: three customizable, high-performance, factory-built homes that ship complete with all finishes, fixtures, and technical systems.
As a certified Passive House Consultant and Builder, Richard Pedranti has completed multiple Passive House–certified homes on the East Coast and has turned his firm into a national leader for the design standard. Now he’s joining a roster of acclaimed names (including Ray Kappe, Yves Béhar and KieranTimberlake) as the newest Plant Design Partner.