BLU 2012
Homes are constructed in an old submarine factory outside San Francisco, the homes are fabricated with minimal construction waste as materials can be reused. Additionally, the closed environment allows the house to be constructed in six to eight weeks because there are no weather delays. The houses are built with exterior rigid foam, in addition to interior insulation and ceiling SIPS panels, which provide a high R-value and energy savings for clients. After the modules are finished, they are folded to half their size, using a patented steel structural system with custom fabricated hinges. The folded width means that homes can be delivered anywhere in the United States, as they fit on a normal flatbed trailer without oversize load escorts. When the home arrives on site, it can be unfolded and made weatherproof in a single day. In addition to speeding on-site construction, the steel frame allows for longer and taller spans, meaning the interior spaces are larger than stick-built homes. Furthermore, the use of steel means the home needs little modification when it is placed in high wind or seismic zones.
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