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Book Release: PreFabulous and Sustainable
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

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The Ray Kappe LivingHome is making another debut in-print, thanks to author, Sheri Koones, in her upcoming book Prefabulous and Sustainable.  Showcased along with 24 other unique homes, Koones set-out to demystify any negative myths attributed to prefab, showing how factory-built homes are greener, more efficient, studier, and sometimes even more cost-effective than site-built homes.  The book itself is broken down into three different sections: Green, Greener, and Greenest.  We’re happy to be featured amongst the green of the green in the Greenest section.  Advance purchase of the book is available through Amazon in our online bookstore.
About the Author
Sheri Koones is a widely respected author who helps readers understand that getting the house of their dreams can be done in an ecologically responsible way. Her book, Prefabulous, explored the variety, beauty and eco-friendly benefits of prefab homes and recently won the prestigious Gold Award in the 2008 Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Awards from NAREE. Sheri is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors, the Sustainable Building Industry Council, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Sheri is also a columnist for Home Resource Guide and a freelance writer and speaker. She lives in Connecticut.

The Ray Kappe LivingHome is making another debut in-print, thanks to author, Sheri Koones, in her upcoming book Prefabulous and Sustainable.  Showcased along with 24 other unique homes, Koones set-out to demystify any negative myths attributed to prefab, showing how factory-built homes are greener, more efficient, studier, and sometimes even more cost-effective than site-built homes.  The book itself is broken down into three different sections: Green, Greener, and Greenest.  We’re happy to be featured amongst the green of the green in the Greenest section.  Advance purchase of the book is available through Amazon in our online bookstore.

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Cellist, Peter Stumpf, Performing at Ray Kappe’s Roachdale LivingHome House
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

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The Da Camera Society of Mount St. Mary’s College brings Ray Kappe’s Roachdale LivingHome to life with the acoustical styling of L.A. Philharmonic of cellist, Peter Stumpf. The solo cello program will feature twentieth-century masterworks by Dutilleux and Britten. Tickets for the two April 10th performances are available online now HERE.

New Press Coverage of LivingHomes
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

We made a big announcement last week about wood-framed Ray Kappe LivingHomes, national availability for all our homes, and a brand new standard LivingHome.  Read about it here! Here’s what others said about the news:

Jetson Green press “LivingHomes Now Available Nationally!” by Preston Koerner
San Francisco Chronicle press “For home seekers looking to build: two new prefab options” by Tracey Taylor
Treehugger press “LivingHomes Retools for Lower Prices, Wider Distribution” by Lloyd Alter.
Inhabitat press “LivingHomes Announces National Availability of Ray Kappe’s Green Prefabs” by Evelyn Lee.

To see all recent news about LivingHomes, visit our press page.

New Lower-Priced Ray Kappe LivingHomes! Available Nationally.
Friday, January 15th, 2010

Read our January 2010 newsletter.

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The Wood-Framed Ray Kappe LivingHomes

Now all Ray Kappe LivingHomes are available with wood framing.  Ray Kappe, FAIA, is one of the most respected modern residential architects.  He started the Southern California Institute of Architecture (Sci-Arc), and has designed over a dozen LivingHomes.  Wood is cheaper than steel so we are able to offer these LivingHomes for less cost.  Read on…

RK6: The Latest Ray Kappe LivingHome

Introducing the newest member of the Ray Kappe family of LivingHomes.  The four-module RK6 offers an efficient floorplan with three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a flexible bonus room, and dramatic double height space.  Like its siblings, this standard model features an open floorplan, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and an extensive environmental program.  Read on…