Shooting for Net Zero with innovation in design & construction method for efficiency and sustainability
Sustainable Construction
At Prefabulous, we combine efficient and aesthetic design with sustainable construction, resulting in a product targeting Carbon Net Zero principles. Our product is unique due to the following innovations:
Using high energy efficient recyclable natural materials, including best in class low carbon and green tag materials that reduce the impact on the environment
Having fully qualified designers and architects on staff, allowing us to design for manufacture Implementing innovative low-cost and energy efficient heating and cooling solutions
Using flexible designs that can be customised for purpose, e.g., snow weight bearing roofs and extreme wind tolerances for alpine buildings
Producing low maintenance interiors and exteriors
Adopting design and construction principles that allow for delivery and installation to rural and remote locations, including in space limited areas.
Additionally, our buildings are constructed using premium welded steel. This allows for stronger and more robust buildings, that can be transported and craned into more remote and difficult-to-access locations. Our buildings are highly engineered and therefore can be two stories, are white-ant resistant and are built to last in harsh environments. These qualities are not possible with timber framed, off-the-plan, prefabricated buildings. Furthermore, traditional prefabricated companies do not meet the specifications that commercial and government clients are seeking. The flexibility and quality of our product means that we can service practically every client.
Implementing Innovation
Prefabulous is committed to developing the most sustainable construction techniques and materials through innovation. We have partnered with the Australian Government, the University of Wollongong and Ingenia Holiday Parks on an innovative sustainability project to develop a Carbon Net Zero prototype. The goals of this project are:
To produce the most energy efficient buildings possible Combine sustainability with aesthetically attractive buildings Inclusion of off-grid principles To design durable and robust buildings through using superior construction methods and materials To produce a completely Carbon Net Zero building methodology Affordability, by providing quality and unique designs at a range of price points.
This project is a significant step towards meeting Australia’s sustainability targets by limiting the negative environmental impacts of the construction industry. We are on track to begin construction of our Carbon Net Zero prototype in June 2024, which will establish a new national best practice for Carbon Net Zero construction. This prototype will be installed in the Ingenia Holiday Park on Hammond Ave, Wagga Wagga. It will showcase Carbon Net Zero construction for the public. It is exciting for the City of Wagga Wagga to be the centre for such an exciting, innovative, impactful and important project
