The LV Series home is designed and produced by Rocio Romero LLC. The design seeks to maximize livable space and minimize clutter. The homes are factory-built as a kit of parts by Branstrator Inc. that is delivered to site as a flat pack by trucks. Rocio Romero states that the homes employ the principles of minimalism to produce comfortable spaces that promote natural air and light. The designer also emphasises environmental stewardship by conserving material waste, choosing efficient appliances and equipment, and using well insulated material assemblies.
The LV Series house shown here is only one of many variations produced by Rocio Romero LLC. Design aesthetic, construction method, and delivery are similar for all models however. Variations include multiple bedroom versions, garages, camp lodges and office buildings.
The LV Series home maximizes interior livable space by compressing all of the service functions into a bar on one side of the building. The houses all have a standard width of 25’1” but vary in sizes depending on length. The houses allow some degree of customization. For instance three foundations are available: crawl space, basement, and slab on grade. Exterior materials can be either galvalume or hardiplank/siding painted a variety of colors. The interior layout is flexible as long as a 15’ span is not exceeded and one one 12’ structural wall must remain in the space for lateral stability.
The LV Series house is very durable. It is designed to meet both California earthquake regulations and withstand winds of up to 150 mph. The roof is built up EFDM with layers of insulation sloped at 1/4”/foot and has an insulation rating of R50. Exterior walls are rated at R38 and floors at R19. Glazing insulation values are not given because they are owner supplied so will vary.
The house encourages natural ventilation through use of (suggested) operable windows, thin section, and high clerestory windows. HVAC can be customized but a standard heat pump is suggested. Lighting and electrical are highly customizable. Fixtures must also be chosen separately.
The LV Series home is factory-built as a kit of parts. It is packed as a flat-pack for transport on trucks for delivery to the site. The structural frame is steel post and beam construction with 2×6 SYP stud framing with OSB nailed and glued to create rigid panels. The insulation is not included. Foundations must be pre-prepared and then house is assembled by a licensed contractor upon delivery.
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i have a lot next to blue ridge parkway in nc and wonder if it is possible to build one of these homes in that location.
I first heard about this while in grad school last year. The company was also featured in the “prefab” edition of Dwell magazine. I would venture to say that the company is reputable. The beauty of this system is that you really only need to do minimal prep work on the site which could be an important issue if your lot is in a natural setting. Check out some of the other houses I have posted by searching for “prefab”. This one is a kit home meaning it comes in parts that are easily assembled… Some of the others are manufactured offsite and delivered… Good luck!
The blue ridge parkway is one of my favorite places…