Design
How can I determine if an MKD home can be built on a lot in a particular city or county?
You will need to call your local building department to determine if there are any zoning ordinances that restrict building a modular home.
MKD homes are classified by building departments as a “modular” homes, not “manufactured” or “mobile”. While many cities …
What kind of site information do you need in order to build an MKD home?
Before we meet with you to design your home, we require a good deal of information. To get started, please refer to our Process/Building an MKD Home section for details.
How do I know if an MKD home can be transported to my site?
Our homes travel by truck, on single lane roads, as long as there is enough clearance for height and width. Most MKD home modules, as they sit on the truck bed, use our innovative “folding” technology to ship out just …
How long does it take to build an MKD home?
If you choose an MKD home design, we can build your home in as little as 7 – 12 months (turnkey) after your first design meeting. Factors that may affect this time line are:
Modified MKD Home Design. Any modification, however …
What green features does an MKD home include?
Each MKD home will be designed to harmonize with the environment and maximize sustainable natural resources and will feature:
A sustainable floor plan
Energy efficient lighting design
Energy …
Can I use an MKD home design as an addition to my existing home?
MKD homes can be additions to an existing home or home compound, however, you will need to relay on your site contractor to build the “connection” space, and this will also add design fees.
Can I build an MKD home on top of a basement?
MKD homes can be built on any stem wall or perimeter foundation, just as traditionally built houses, including a partial or full basement. If you desire a two-story home, or have a moderately or steeply sloped site, we may need …
I like most of the design of your homes but would like to make some changes to the plan. Is this possible?
In order to make each MKD home as cost-effective as possible, we view our homes as “products” that come with a number of different configurations and finishes to choose from. Standardizing our home designs results in greater efficiencies in design, …
Do you build in my area?
Yes, MKD homes are available throughout the U.S. Please contact us when you have chosen or are on escrow on a site.
What is the difference between a modular home and other factory-built homes?
Not all factory-built homes are on a level playing field. Among the many classifications of prefabricated homes are modular homes, manufactured homes, and mobile homes. Each of these home types is very different. Although they are all built in a …
