| Yet British Petroleum's Alaska modular homes | | | | cost of the home will be much smaller than that |
| stood up to the worst the North Slope could | | | | of a similarly-sized standard home. |
| throw at them, so it could almost certainly handle | | | | The Energy Efficient Alaska Modular Home |
| conditions in the less rugged parts of the state | | | | Anyone considering building an alaska modular |
| unless it falls victim to global warming and drift out | | | | home (or any home, for that matter) will have to |
| to sea on a melting ice shelf. There are some | | | | factor the home's energy efficiency into his or |
| places in Alaska, in fact , which are simply too | | | | her final decision. All modular home however, are |
| remote to be reached by traditional home | | | | constructed of individual blocks which fit together |
| construction crews with traditional home building | | | | so precisely that they are virtually impenetrable to |
| materials, and in those spots the modular home | | | | the elements. |
| may be the only housing option. | | | | But if that's not enough for you, you can choose |
| A Mobile Home It's Not | | | | to order an modular home with extra insulation |
| If you're someone who has always thought that | | | | which surpasses Energy star efficiency standards. |
| a mobile home and a modular home were one | | | | You should also keep in mind that every modular |
| and the same, you will be surprised to learn that | | | | home must meet the local building codes for |
| they are entirely unrelated. Any house must be | | | | energy efficiency. |
| erected on a fixed foundation and will remain | | | | Alaska is one of the last unspoiled natural |
| where it is assembled permanently. | | | | treasures on earth, with its crystal clear air, |
| Once an house is completed, it will be | | | | tumbling mountain streams and raging rivers, |
| indistinguishable form its traditionally built neighbors, | | | | breathtaking coastlines, and unsurpassed wildlife. |
| but the construction of the house will require | | | | After one visit to Alaska you may decide that |
| much less man-power and will be finished in a | | | | you don't want a house anywhere else, and buy |
| remarkably short time. Because it requires so | | | | choosing an modular home, you can afford to |
| much less labor to assemble a house, the total | | | | make your dream a reality! |