When you hear the term modular homes, you probably think of something akin to mobile homes on cinder blocks—temporary solutions for would-be homeowners that are far from the dream homes they hope to ...

If factories and production lines can mass produce everyday items like smartphones and cars, why can't they be used to rapidly build housing? That's what Washington state-based Pallet — which ...

A prefab, or prefabricated, home is often an affordable alternative to a traditionally constructed home. See what experts have to say about this type of home. ucpage / Getty Images You’ve heard of ...

Aussie builders are looking to China to construct pre-fabricated homes in record time. But what will be the long-term impact?

Set on a vineyard in California’s Napa Valley, a compound intended to entertain a large family is in the early stages of design. In addition to the main residence—in what Oakland, California-based ...

If you are in the market for a new home but aren’t loving the latest housing prices, a modular home may be a good alternative. Modular homes, or prefab homes, have become more popular in recent years, ...

Construction prices have spiked about 33 percent in Vermont since last year, driving up the price of new homes and remodeling projects — and squelching the development of middle-income housing. It now ...

Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people are... Climate disaster victims are rebuilding using prefab homes ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. FEMA hired three companies — Dynamic, Timberline and ...