While roof materials include tile metal and 10 inch thick sip panels one innovative development in modern desert homes has been used for years by owners of old mobile homes.
Modern desert home with green metal roof.
The titan park cabo tiny home is a 1 bed 1 bath 399 sq ft home that feels much more spacious on the inside with high ceilings an open concept floorplan and a much larger kitchen than you ll find in most tiny homes.
But by observing a few loose rules for achieving a bold or understated design you can achieve a good looking exterior that not only you but also your neighbors will likely appreciate.
But when being outside in the sun is a must the built in balcony does the trick.
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And green roofs many of which are readily employed in modern prefab homes as well.
From fast production time to energy savings the benefits of prefabricated.
The story of metal roofing is one of peaks and valleys.
Every modern prefab house from go home features comfortable living spaces with open plan rooms and low operating costs.
Color choice is personal of course.
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The house faces due south offering passive solar gain and spectacular views from every room.
We feature the best modern prefab houses that include metal and steel elements.
The north side of the house is built into the hillside creating a green roof through the use of earth sheltered building techniques.
Adding a metal roof over the top of the entire building prevents the sun s rays from beating down on the house all day while allowing air circulation under the reflective roof and over the house.
Apart from taking significantly less time to set up compared to traditional houses these prefab structures are also optimized for energy efficiency with excellent insulation and optional photovoltaic panels.
Add deciduous drought tolerant trees on the south side of the home for shade in summer and conifers or other evergreens.
Used since as far back as ancient rome metal got a bad rap in the 80s and 90s when it was seen as a cheap tacky material suitable mainly for farms and barns.
Just take a look at these five models.
Tiny living is inherently more sustainable.
The sustainability of the outdoor solar panels which heat and cool the home are a huge plus for desert living.
A green metal roof can be a bit bossy limiting the home s body and trim color options.