Prefabrication and Energy Efficiency
by Sheri
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Author, Journalist, Speaker
The perfect construction today is a marriage of
prefabrication and energy efficiency. Prefabricated methods, including modular, structural
insulated panels, panelized construction, and so on, are gaining momentum in
this country. This is due to a shortage of skilled labor, and a work force that
doesn't want to work outside in extreme conditions any more. Homeowners see the
advantages of prefab in getting their houses built more quickly and with the quality
control that comes with closely supervised factory construction.
Energy efficiency is also a growing concern and one that the
prefab manufacturers have increasingly taken into consideration in their
materials and methods. People don't want to spend more on energy than is
necessary, and are becoming more and more interested in utilizing solar energy
as much as possible. We see a growing interest in electric cars, a trend that
was dormant for many years.
Tesla has renewed our interest in using battery-operated
cars, and is setting a new course for other companies as well, to profit from
the power stations going up around the country. We can now envision a time when
photovoltaic panels on our homes will reduce the need for electricity for
heating and cooling and will power our cars -- vastly reducing our overall
energy costs.
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