Beautifully designed.
Ready to build.
LivingHomes are award-winning designs that you customize with your choice of finishes, fixtures, appliances, and smart home tech.
Created by world-renowned architects.
We partner with leading architects and designers to make world-class design accessible to all.
Sizes, styles,
and options galore.
LivingHomes range in size from efficient accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to multi-family homes, and offer a wide selection of interior and exterior finishes, fixtures, appliances, and smart home technology.
Some models can even be customized right on our website, using our 3D home design configurator!
Built to last.
Plant’s patented building system, highly-skilled tradespeople, and strict materials standards provide a level of quality that simply isn’t possible in traditional construction. And we stand by our work with one of the best warranties in the industry.
Healthy and sustainable.
Our uncompromising environmental health and sustainability standards ensure that every LivingHome is:
Extremely healthy, with excellent indoor air quality
Extremely energy-efficient
Built as responsibly as possible
Choose a design and make it yours.
Anatomy of a LivingHome
Your well-being is at the heart of our environmental health and sustainability program, Z6. Every LivingHome features:
Zero VOC paints, stains, and sealants
Low-VOC millwork
Mold-resistant, noncombustible drywall
Vents that automatically expel mold-causing humidity
Ample natural daylight
Open floor plans for excellent cross-ventilation
Minimal ductwork to reduce dust and allergens
Spaces that bring the outdoors in
We adhere to a strict environmental health and sustainability program dubbed Z6, which we developed to help us create homes that respect both human and natural systems. And in 2019 we pledged to become fully carbon neutral in our operations by 2028.
Sustainable operations
We reuse or recycle 80-90% of our construction waste. Our factory uses energy-efficient lighting, cooling, and machinery.
Sensible building practices
We employ precision engineering to reduce construction waste. We utilize recycled building materials whenever possible. We create a tight building envelope and exceed Title 24 standard performance requirements.
Better materials
Ultra-efficient heating and cooling systems
Energy Star appliances
Smart energy monitoring
LED lighting
Recycled, high-performance insulation
Drywall with the highest recycled content available (also mold-resistant and non combustible)
Low-flow water fixtures
Solar-ready or net-zero design
Our materials standards, patented building system, and rigorous quality control procedures result in extremely well-built, durable homes.
Our Plant Engineering System ensures design, structural, and manufacturing excellence from the first day of framing to the final walk-through.
Building is conducted in a controlled facility by full-time, highly-trained, and experienced tradespeople.
Materials are extensively researched and carefully vetted for durability and sustainability.
All homes are inspected and approved by state-certified inspectors.
Our standard homes are designed for the way you live, and they’re customizable to your tastes. LivingHomes incorporate functional details and a wide array of carefully-selected finishes, fixtures, appliances, and smart home technology for you to choose from.
Every LivingHome comes with best-in-class connectivity, virtual assistance, security, climate control, and energy monitoring, and you can personalize your smart home experience with your choice of upgrades, like Alexa voice-controlled entertainment streaming and appliances.
We’ll even teach you how to utilize all the benefits of your new smart home through a visit from an Amazon expert, who activates all devices and helps you set up personalized routines.
Sustainability can’t be like some sort of a moral sacrifice or political dilemma or a philanthropical cause. It has to be a design challenge.”
Bjarke Ingels
Find a home that fits you.
From efficient to spacious, practical to luxury, there’s a LivingHome for almost every style and budget.
Here’s how it works.
Land & Feasibility
Land
We can install a LivingHome almost anywhere you can construct a site-built home: from a flat lot, to a sloping hillside, if a foundation can be engineered, it’s viable for a LivingHome. The consideration for us is the accessibility of your property for delivery and installation. We assess this for you as a part of our feasibility analysis.
Feasibility
We will evaluate your lot, and the route from our factory to your lot, to make sure it’s feasible to deliver and install prefabricated components. Things like low bridges, overhanging trees or power lines, narrow roads, and severe curves or slopes will determine how Plant can support your project. We'll give you a full report of our findings and discuss our recommendations.
Time: 2 weeks
Design & Engineering
Design
Every LivingHome offers a variety of finishes, fixtures, appliances, smart home technology, and other options for you to choose from, researched and selected by Plant for durability and energy efficiency. You’ll simply choose the options that match your style and budget. Some LivingHomes models can even be personalized in real time, right on our website, with our 3D design configurator tool!
Time: 3 - 4 weeks
Engineering & Permitting
We’ll manage engineering and permitting for your house modules, which are governed by state authorities. Your general contractor will manage engineering and permitting for your foundation and site work, which is governed by local authorities.
Time: Varies by jurisdiction
Financing
Most people obtain a construction loan to finance the production of their LivingHome. If you don’t have a lender, Plant can introduce you to one who’s experienced in financing prefabricated construction projects. (Because we build so much faster, Plant's payment disbursement schedule is faster than that of site-based projects.) You can secure a construction-to-permanent loan (also known as a "rollover" loan) that starts as a basic construction loan and converts to a mortgage after the end of construction. Or, you can secure a construction-only loan that’s replaced by a mortgage once you receive your certificate of occupancy. In either case, your lender will disburse payments to Plant as the construction of your project progresses. Loans are typically issued for 65% - 70% of the expected appraised value of the home, or 80% - 100% of the construction cost.
Fabrication & Site Work
Fabrication
Your LivingHome is built in our indoor facility by our highly-skilled, full-time tradespeople, following precisely engineered plans. Our rigorous quality control program ensures superior craftsmanship, and our uncompromising environmental health and sustainability standards minimize toxins and waste. We welcome you to visit your home as it’s being built!
Construction in our factory happens simultaneously with your site work, shaving months off your project timeline. And, all required inspections are completed in our factory, so we’re able to deliver the modules fully approved, with the walls sealed and finishes installed.
Time: 8 - 16 weeks
Site Work and Foundation
Plant does not perform site work, but we can help you by recommending general contractors and advising you on how to select one. Your general contractor will manage all the site preparation, like grading and construction of the foundation.
We work closely with your general contractor from start to finish, maintaining oversight and quality control of the entire process.
Time: 8 - 16 weeks
Installation to Move-In
Delivery & Installation
Your general contractor will select a transportation company and schedule delivery of the home modules. They’ll secure any necessary transportation permits (for things like police escorts, road closures, or parking), and truck the modules from Plant’s factory to your property.
Then for the fun part! Installation is when the modules and other prefabricated components that comprise your LivingHome are assembled on-site. A crane is used to lift the modules off the truck and then lower them onto the prepared foundation, where they are bolted together. Depending on the size and complexity of the design, most homes are fully assembled in a matter of hours. (Really.) It’s cool to watch, and you’re invited to spectate! Here’s
that shows the process.Time: 1 - 2 days
Finish Work
Once your LivingHome is assembled, your general contractor will connect the water, sewer, electric, and appliances, and apply the finishing touches (like exterior siding where the modules were connected). Since most LivingHomes ship 90% complete, with drywall, paint, millwork, tile work, and even the appliances already in place, on-site finish work is generally minimal. Landscaping is also typically done at this time.
Time: 4 - 8 weeks
Move-In
The city will perform the final inspection to ensure that the structural and utility connections were done correctly and then issue your certificate of occupancy. You’re officially home!
Land
We can install a LivingHome almost anywhere you can construct a site-built home: from a flat lot, to a sloping hillside, if a foundation can be engineered, it’s viable for a LivingHome. The consideration for us is the accessibility of your property for delivery and installation. We assess this for you as a part of our feasibility analysis.
Feasibility
We will evaluate your lot, and the route from our factory to your lot, to make sure it’s feasible to deliver and install prefabricated components. Things like low bridges, overhanging trees or power lines, narrow roads, and severe curves or slopes will determine how Plant can support your project. We'll give you a full report of our findings and discuss our recommendations.
Time: 2 weeks
Design
Every LivingHome offers a variety of finishes, fixtures, appliances, smart home technology, and other options for you to choose from, researched and selected by Plant for durability and energy efficiency. You’ll simply choose the options that match your style and budget. Some LivingHomes models can even be personalized in real time, right on our website, with our 3D design configurator tool!
Time: 3 - 4 weeks
Engineering & Permitting
We’ll manage engineering and permitting for your house modules, which are governed by state authorities. Your general contractor will manage engineering and permitting for your foundation and site work, which is governed by local authorities.
Time: Varies by jurisdiction
Financing
Most people obtain a construction loan to finance the production of their LivingHome. If you don’t have a lender, Plant can introduce you to one who’s experienced in financing prefabricated construction projects. (Because we build so much faster, Plant's payment disbursement schedule is faster than that of site-based projects.) You can secure a construction-to-permanent loan (also known as a "rollover" loan) that starts as a basic construction loan and converts to a mortgage after the end of construction. Or, you can secure a construction-only loan that’s replaced by a mortgage once you receive your certificate of occupancy. In either case, your lender will disburse payments to Plant as the construction of your project progresses. Loans are typically issued for 65% - 70% of the expected appraised value of the home, or 80% - 100% of the construction cost.
Fabrication
Your LivingHome is built in our indoor facility by our highly-skilled, full-time tradespeople, following precisely engineered plans. Our rigorous quality control program ensures superior craftsmanship, and our uncompromising environmental health and sustainability standards minimize toxins and waste. We welcome you to visit your home as it’s being built!
Construction in our factory happens simultaneously with your site work, shaving months off your project timeline. And, all required inspections are completed in our factory, so we’re able to deliver the modules fully approved, with the walls sealed and finishes installed.
Time: 8 - 16 weeks
Site Work and Foundation
Plant does not perform site work, but we can help you by recommending general contractors and advising you on how to select one. Your general contractor will manage all the site preparation, like grading and construction of the foundation.
We work closely with your general contractor from start to finish, maintaining oversight and quality control of the entire process.
Time: 8 - 16 weeks
Delivery & Installation
Your general contractor will select a transportation company and schedule delivery of the home modules. They’ll secure any necessary transportation permits (for things like police escorts, road closures, or parking), and truck the modules from Plant’s factory to your property.
Then for the fun part! Installation is when the modules and other prefabricated components that comprise your LivingHome are assembled on-site. A crane is used to lift the modules off the truck and then lower them onto the prepared foundation, where they are bolted together. Depending on the size and complexity of the design, most homes are fully assembled in a matter of hours. (Really.) It’s cool to watch, and you’re invited to spectate! Here’s
that shows the process.Time: 1 - 2 days
Finish Work
Once your LivingHome is assembled, your general contractor will connect the water, sewer, electric, and appliances, and apply the finishing touches (like exterior siding where the modules were connected). Since most LivingHomes ship 90% complete, with drywall, paint, millwork, tile work, and even the appliances already in place, on-site finish work is generally minimal. Landscaping is also typically done at this time.
Time: 4 - 8 weeks
Move-In
The city will perform the final inspection to ensure that the structural and utility connections were done correctly and then issue your certificate of occupancy. You’re officially home!
Other ways to work with Plant.
Custom Design
Work with our award-winning design studio to create your own unique home design.
Custom Construction
Bring us plans from your architect for precise, efficient prefabrication.