HAVENS All-Inclusive Home, Land, AND Furnishings Package

Buying a home is a big undertaking. As third-generation builders, we know first-hand how complicated and stressful the home-buying process can be. 

But we don't just build beautiful, eco-friendly, modern prefab homes, we've also designed some really wonderful and practical processes to help our buyers. We've anticipated needs in advance and decided to offer something entirely different from other companies.

There are a multitude of companies out there building and designing stylish prefabricated modular homes, but we don't know of any other company who includes land and furnishings!

What is usually several bills and many shopping trips can be consolidated into your mortgage --- your brand new trendsetting home, decked out with sleek modern furniture, and nestled into the perfect piece of land for your lifestyle! In just one bill. 

Hard to believe? That's because no one else is doing it. It's not a norm. 

At HAVEN though, we're serious about promoting sustainability, modern design, minimalism, and enjoyment of life! We genuinely care about our community of HAVEN owners and want to see you all living happy, full lives inside and outside of the sanctuary we build for you. 

Like we've said before, our mission is not just to build incredible homes, but fuller happier lives! This way we can ALL #dogoodthings in the world. 

WE'LL PROVIDE LAND 

If you already have a lot for to nest your HAVEN into, great! But if you don't - no worries, we'll take care of that! 

Part of our simplified home-buying process is to sit with you, get to know you and the kind of lifestyle you want to design, and locate the perfect piece of land for you. 

A suburban lot in proximity to shopping, work, and events...

A rural piece of land overlooking the river...

You tell us what you want, we'll talk about budget and specific details, and then you can carry on with life while we take care of everything. 

Go have fun! :)

 

OUR FURNITURE PACKAGES

Another aspect of our process is furniture selection. As a new HAVEN client, you'll have the option to select one of our carefully designed modern furniture packages. 

When we say our, we really mean it. Here at HAVEN, we've developed our own furniture line to outfit all HAVENS. Our furniture is the pinnacle of sleek modern design, ensuring your HAVEN is the modern idyll, inside and out. 

Here are some sneak peeks of our furniture packages!

MADISON //  A mid-century modern aesthetic___

ROWAN // Scandinavian-influenced designs___

 COZY // A relaxing and minimalistic modern aesthetic___

All packages have been expertly designed to coordinate with your interior finishes selections.  

With our team of interior designers, as well as our partnership with All Modern and Wayfair, we are able to deliver high-quality furniture that seamlessly blends with the design of your new HAVEN.

We're serious about taking care of you! Make life easier on yourself, get in touch with us to begin building your dream lifestyle. We can't wait to hear from you!

Prefab Modular Homes: The Future of Housing

Gone are the days of modular being synonymous with cheap mobile home. Modern-designed modular prefab homes are now synonymous with serious style. And this trend is only set to grow. 
 

HIGH-QUALITY GREEN CONSTRUCTION

If you want to contribute to a healthier future for our planet, prefab is probably the best route you could choose for home construction. 

We build HAVENS in a climate-controlled setting, free of concerns like weather patterns that could (and often do) prolong build time. There's also the benefit of materials not becoming damp and compromised (a problem that could cause homeowners serious trouble in the long-term). Building indoors also means you are in your new home in a matter of weeks, not months!

The methods prefab builders use paired with conscious waste management drastically reduce construction waste.  According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) study, an estimated 8,000 lbs of waste is created from the construction of a 2,000-square foot home. We can do better than that, and prefab proves it. 

MODERN DESIGN & ECO-EFFICIENCY 

From bamboo flooring to smart cutting-edge automated system technologies and the potential to be net zero, modular prefab builders also tend to be aficionados of sleek design and sustainability. 

Here at HAVEN, we believe that good design makes you happy. We aren't just building a shelter that looks good, we're building a sanctuary that feels good to be in, paying attention to and optimizing every single inch of space and we're full of knowledge about smart sustainable systems for your home. Tired of having a power bill? We can help you get rid of it altogether!

“The market will start demanding smarter components in a home. There will have to be a whole suite of components, and they’ll have to be manufactured because the technology in them will demand the precision of a manufacturing site. Conventional construction would be very limited as we move into the digital age, when [we’ll] expect more and more from the performance of our homes.”

— Joe Wheeler, Center for Design Research, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State Univ.

“Contractors and owners that are not embracing modular and off-site fabrication as a significant portion of their business model are going to struggle to survive. By 2025, if a large contractor hasn’t embraced off-site construction for at least 25% of their workload, I wouldn’t expect that company to be in business by 2030.”

— Tom Hardiman, executive director at the Modular Building Institute

“We’re way behind, and the deficit of housing is growing. We have got to get out of the 19th century.”

— Roger Krulak, CEO of Full Stack Modular

A NEW DIRECTION FOR REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS
 

As more and more housing trends point toward a necessary modular prefab future of housing as a practical, beautiful, and sustainable solution to a future here on Earth, developers are beginning to respond!

We're beginning to see interesting developments, quite literally, such as a 7-story apartment building in Manhattan made entirely of prefab homes. 

“The Marriott has also hopped on the prefab trend, as the company is currently building its second modular-designed hotel in Oklahoma City. The Marriott’s first prefab hotel resides just outside Sacramento in California, and is evidently the first of many, as the company plans to start constructing around 50 more prefab hotels by the end of this year. These hotels will be easier to construct and more efficient, while simultaneously cutting down on construction waste as well as costs. ”

— https://www.curbed.com/2017/5/15/15638374/prefab-houses-hotels-marriott-construction

Prefab modular is the future of building, not just housing. The future of design, the future of eco-friendly sustainable living.

Homes that do more so you can go out and #dogoodthings!

Have an extra minute to spare? Walk into a HAVEN...

Gearing Up For Takeoff!

Spring is just around the corner, and here at HAVEN we're gearing up for takeoff! 

Right now, the days (and sometimes evenings) are spent fine-tuning designs, working with interior designers, structural engineers, and the like. You know, crossing t's and dotting i's. It's a lot of paperwork and computer work, mostly 2-D...

But today we got to get our hands dirty in 3-D! 

That's right - today was a great day! We took a little drive to pick up something that really inspires and excites us...

Now, friends, magic is about to happen. 

We've got our first shipping container on site and we'll be...

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates. We promise it'll be a fun process!
( #dogoodthings )

Flooring For A Healthier Planet & A Healthier You!

In China's warm and moist Anji county - a pilot county for eco-friendly and green construction - over 148,000 acres of bamboo groves thrive. A far cry from the polluted industrial centers, this fresh, bucolic, mountainous region is known for wholesomeness, producing eco-friendly products such as white tea, alpine vegetables and flowers, bamboo shoots, and (you guessed it) beautiful, sustainable bamboo flooring that gets carefully laid inside every HAVEN.

We have chosen to work with Calibamboo as a reliable and ethical source of bamboo flooring, who sustainably harvest their bamboo from well-managed groves in pristine Anji county. 

Hardwood flooring for HAVENS

A HEALTHIER HOME

Not only is bamboo flooring incredibly strong and aesthetically pleasing, it's also better for the health of everyone in your home!

Almost all conventional flooring is smothered in toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like formaldehyde. These compounds off-gas into our homes, often getting trapped and continuously circulated into the air we breathe which has been shown to cause serious health problems. A home that makes you sick is definitely not a sanctuary, and therefore not a HAVEN. 

Calibamboo's floor test results rank as "Ultra Low VOC" and in fact, they publish their test results online for the public to see - a level of transparency you won't often come across.  

A HEALTHIER PLANET

Did you know bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth? In can be harvested every 3-7 years without negative environmental impact, making it an endlessly renewable resource. 

Use of Calibamboo flooring is having a great impact on this gorgeous planet we call home. 

Here are their stats at the time this was written:

www.calibamboo.com

Pretty amazing, huh?! 

Doesn't it feel great to #dogoodthings?!

The Differences Between Prefab and Conventional Stick-Built Homes

With prefab homes quickly rising in popularity, you might be wondering what exactly makes them different from a regular house?

PREFAB VS. TRADITIONAL

While a conventional stick-built home is constructed piece by piece on the owner's land, a prefab home is constructed in a warehouse or factory setting and later transported to the lot and assembled in segments. 

PRIMARY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PREFAB + CONVENTIONAL HOUSES

SHORTER BUILD TIME

Because prefab homes are built indoors in a climate-controlled environment, construction time is not affected by weather.

Construction of modular homes can be measured in weeks rather than months, and it's far easier to stick to schedule and avoid on-site delays so often encountered with traditional home construction. 
 

LESS WASTE

A study by the National Association of Home Builders estimates that when building a 2,000 square foot conventional home, 8,000 pounds of waste material gets sent to the landfill (!!). 

At HAVEN, responsible waste management is inherent in our company DNA. Like most modular home builders, we work in a controlled environment where every piece of material is paid attention to and efforts are always made to eliminate, minimize, and recycle waste to achieve green construction.
 

FOUNDATION

Prefab homes are anchored to the foundation, making them technically able to be removed from the foundation in the future if desired. Whereas a conventional home and its foundation are in a lifelong commitment to a single place. 
 

STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY

At HAVEN, we build our homes to withstand the elements using the highest quality materials and sturdy steel frames.

Because modular homes are built in a controlled setting, the entire process is under strict quality control. 

Furthermore, all materials are protected from the weather. A common mishap on a conventional construction site is that lumber will be inadequately protected, leaving it exposed to the elements. Structural and environmental issues can arise years later from this kind of neglect. 

So now you know the ways in which prefab homes differ from conventionally built homes. 

If you've read our blog you already know that HAVENS fit all predicted real estate trends for 2018, that they have net zero potential, can pretty much pay for themselves, and that we offer the simplest home buying process on the market! 

It just keeps getting better, doesn't it?

#DOGOODTHINGS

Good Design Makes You Happy - February Spotlight: Snøhetta

Every month we shine the spotlight on projects that have provided inspiration, celebrating the transforming impact that good design can have on the world. 

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From underwater restaurants to powerhouse hotels above the Arctic Circle, if Snøhetta is involved - that's pretty much a guarantee it's going to be incredible. 

Snøhetta is an international integrated architecture, landscape, interior, branding and design firm who focuses on creating experiences. 

Here are a few of our favorites, but we really suggest going over and checking out more of their projects.

SVART

 www.snohetta.com

It's a hotel - a ring-shaped, energy-positive hotel located above the Arctic Circle. Not only will guests enjoy astounding panoramic views of glaciers, fjords, and untouched wilderness, but the hotel will be the first in the world to achieve the Powerhouse standard in a northern climate. 

“Not only does this new hotel reduces its yearly energy consumption by approximately 85% compared to a modern hotel, but it also produces its own energy - an absolute “must” in this precious arctic environment. ”

— Snøhetta

UNDER

 www.snohetta.com

Situated on the Norwegian coastline, Snøhetta has designed Europe’s very first underwater restaurant. 

The restaurant, whose namesake has a double meaning (in Norwegian, under can just as well mean wonder), will also double as a research center for marine life. 

Guests will be able to literally submerge themselves into the local marine ecosystem, while enjoying authentic Nordic fare. What a dream!

A HOUSE TO DIE IN

 www.snohetta.com

Norwegian artist Bjarne Melgaard had an idea to create a sculpture that would also serve as a home, it was only natural to collaborate with Snøhetta on such a project. 

A triangular wooden house supported by animal sculptures...

“The building is clad with black, burned oak, inspired by Japanese building traditions. The burnt oak will naturally erode over time so that the building gradually changes character throughout the years and seasons. A shallow water pond below the building creates an illusion of a floating building.”

— Snøhetta

GAPAHUK

www.snohetta.com

Yep! They even design prefab homes. 

Just like a HAVEN, the Gapahuk cabin was designed to be placed in any location - mountains, forest, coast - able to withstand all conditions, with the potential to be off-grid. 

 

Thanks Snøhetta for all the beauty you bring to the world! We're thoroughly inspired.

7 Real Estate Trends To Look For In 2018

With new technologies in building and energy coming to the forefront, environmental trends catching on, fresh ideas and solutions being generated constantly, and a housing crisis that is finally being predicted to start turning around, it should be an interesting year for real estate in America.

Whether you're a developer, a first-time homebuyer, or simply looking to find a home that makes you happier, it's useful to be informed about what to expect and watch for in the housing market. 

Here are the expert's predictions for 2018 real estate in America. 

SHORT-TERM RENTALS

2018 will see the continuous upward trend of short-term rental appeal. Tools like Airbnb have made lodging more interesting, giving us all access to home experiences we may otherwise not be able to have. 

Short-term renting gives homeowners a whole new income stream potential, renting their whole home or space in the home. Because Airbnb accesses a global community, rental fees are often three to five times the local and regional market! That's a pretty good return on investment!

Our NEST sub-option was designed with an Airbnb/short-term rental space in mind, offering a separate all-contained living space with appealing modern style. Learn more about how to make your HAVEN pay for itself with short-term renting. 

FRACTIONAL INVESTING

Rather than hand over huge sums of money to invest in real estate, many investors are diversifying and relieving themselves of responsibility with fractional investing.

You can go in with other investors or with friends and family you trust to own part of a property rather than the entire property. 

Peer to peer lending and crowdfunding are helping to facilitate this process, assisting new investors to break into the market. 

Real estate remains a smart and promising investment, providing a consistent and reliable stream of income. 

INCREASE IN LENDING

Banks have been tight for years, but 2018 will likely see a turnaround in that trend.

Experts predict that in 2018 banks will begin actively pursuing buyers and offering more diverse loan opportunities. 

Homeowners--and especially investment buyers--should see more buying opportunities
 

SMALLER LIVING

One solution for increasing the housing stock--and thereby helping to alleviate the housing crisis--has been the emerging trend of tiny living and mobile living. 

People are becoming more and more interested in genuine fulfillment and are finding that big square footage doesn't correlate with overall life quality. 

Experts predict this will become more and more of a norm, especially in big cities. 

 

MILLENNIAL BUYERS

"New buyers are millennials," states this recent Forbes article. 

Most millennials would prefer to live in urban areas, but end up settling into suburban homes (something for developers to keep in mind!). 

What do millennials want in a home?

• Big kitchens
• Open floor plans
• Home offices
• Energy efficiency
• New technologies
• Ideal locations

So basically - a HAVEN ;)
 

COLIVING

Unfortunately, many home-buyers are still struggling with affordability, making coliving a sensible solution.

Some people return to family homes while others live in communal roommate setups. In fact, many startups are popping up to meet this demand with hip shared living spaces. These communal arrangements typically offer each person or couple their own living quarters with the kitchen and living areas being shared with other inhabitants, where social life and a philosophy of community are built in. 

Our HATCH sub-option caters to this demographic, transforming the extra space in your HAVEN into an extra area for coliving.  A mother-in-law suite, a nursery, a room for returning college grads, millennials hoping to save money for a while, or another coliving setup: we designed the HATCH sub-option to nurture relationships and promote bonding.

PREFAB MODULAR HOMES AS A SOLUTION TO THE HOUSING CRISIS

One solution to the housing crisis is to increase the stock of homes. Prefab modular homes are an excellent response to this economic need with their lower construction costs and faster turnaround time. 

Developers are looking toward smaller, modular, prefab homes to increase housing stock faster with less on-site labor. Estimates show that such units can be delivered to a developer 50% faster than a standard build-out, permitting leasing to begin much sooner! 

Experts predict the demand for modern prefab homes will expand at least 15% annually, reaching over a million by 2020. 

Ready to jump ahead of the crowd and get started on your build?