Should I build a prefab house for passive house?

[Basanta Khanal]

Hi, I am new to the biggerpockets and excited to be here.

Seattle is a expensive place to own a nice real estate for me. However, I have been attracted to the idea to building a large size pre-fab home so that I can house hack. If you have experience in prefab homes, could you please help me answer few questions.

1. What are the pros and cons of buying land and build prefab home?

2. Would bank provide loan for both the land and construction?

3. Is it a good option for house hack?

[Alex Furini]

@Basanta Khanal,

@Ronan Donnelly is correct. I would only add that:

1.) Prefab is a great way to help achieve passive house. Creating building components in a controlled factory setting allows for greater quality control. This is almost essential when attempting to achieve the air infiltration and insulation levels passive house certification requires.

2.) I know of prefab passive house manufacturers who also work with the clients to attain the financing since it is a very unique situation.

As with anything which is not the standard construction practice, there will be more hurdles and potential headaches. Building a house at this level of efficiency is always going to be more involved but the reward/payoff is amazing. I commend you for aiming high. Feel free to reach out if you have additional questions.

Good luck with your project.

Alex Furini, RA