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Prefab Sustainable Home by Method Homes: for sale in Washington

The Glacier is the latest in prefab sustainable homes, by Method Homes. This eco sustainable home in Washington is helping homeowners stay ahead of the game by going green and doing it in style. This wood cabin design features a cedar exterior and interior; Eco Top counters; bamboo and cork floors; bamboo cabinets and shelving; no- and low-VOC paints and stains; radiant flooring; and marmoleum and recycled tile. Bathrooms boast bamboo built-ins – a renewable resource that looks as great as it sounds – and pebble shower floors add a natural aesthetic to the space. Double pane windows reduce unwanted heat loss and heat gain, while offering a stunning view of the forest outside. This chic cabin design may be rustic but it isn’t without its luxuries, like outdoor entertaining areas featuring a deck with hot tub/spa. A low carbon footprint, an appealing aesthetic and life’s little luxuries – what more could you ask for? How about a reasonable price? This eco house is for sale at a price of $519,900 by Jason Loeb from Windermere Real Estate. Method Homes. Photography by Lannie Boesiger

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15 Dec 2009 | Prefab Homes | Comments (0)

Tiny House Design in the Australian Outback

A tiny treasure in the Australian outback, this cool, tiny house design by Australia architects Casey Brown Architecture brings a bit of the unexpected into its natural surroundings. This prefab cottage measures only 10 by 10 ft., clad in copper with a glass-enclosed lower level revealed when the shades are drawn. This rustic house style boasts a simple cube shape with unadorned, unpretentious interiors with a relaxed, casual country-chic character. But there’s more to this countryside home than meets the eye. An eco sustainable home design, this compact house incorporates passive heating and cooling technologies, and a water-harvesting system for some keen “green” appeal. Casey Brown Architecture
via The Tiny Life

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1 Dec 2009 | Prefab Homes | Comments (0)

Italian Prefab Homes - wooden prefabricated house by Subissati

From Italian design company Subissati comes this wonderful, modern wooden prefabricated house. This Italian prefab home isn’t exactly what you’d expect upon hearing “wooden” and “prefab” in the same sentence. This chic, contemporary house design is the brainchild of architect Roberto Semprini; a sustainable house design born from the notion that the home should be a manifestation of fashion, function, elegance, environmental responsibility and poetry in life. This modern, open concept house design features minimalist interiors with a futuristic edge, because everyday living should be simple, but never be boring. Ultra-modern elements add excitement to these calm spaces, such as the original and innovative staircase. If you’re into eco sustainable homes, check out this Italian prefab home at the Bologna Fair, October 28 to 31, 2009. Subissati.

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11 Oct 2009 | Prefab Homes | Comments (1)

Prefab Country Homes - Cedar Home Design in Norfolk, UK

Fusing nature’s simplest pleasures with modern technology, the prefab Cedar House by Hudson Architects was designed to blend with its Norfolk, UK surroundings, while at the same time standing out for its innovative design. From the inside out, this fabulous country home screams “nature!” through and through. This modern prefab design is clad in 15,000 natural cedar shingles (roof and all!) and wrapped in wide windows that welcome the view. Outside the four-by-two-meter windows and expansive glazed doors that open onto a deck, the Wensum River flows through the North Elmham countryside. The sliding doors lead into the living room and a large, bright kitchen. Two bedrooms and a guest room round out the sleeping quarters, while a dark room and studio accommodate the homeowner’s labor of love – photography. Hudson Architects
via Digs Digs

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11 Sep 2009 | Prefab Homes | Comments (0)

Thailand Wood Prefab Houses with Modern Butterfly Roof

The architects at TYIN Tegnestue – a non-profit group of student architects – designed these unusual wood prefab houses, Soe Ker Tie Hias, which translates to “Butterfly Houses,” in Noh Bo, Tak, Thailand. These eco-friendly prefab homes are named for their innovative flip-up roof design that enables effective natural ventilation while collecting rainwater for re-use. These compact wood houses are clad in locally harvested bamboo, and the material is woven using a traditional method on the front and rear facades that appears commonly in other homes and crafts done in the area. The homes are prefabricated and assembled on site, adding to their sustainable appeal. The houses are raised off the ground, set on four foundations cast in old tires, eliminating the problem of excessive moisture and resulting rot. TYIN Tegnestue
via Arch Daily
photo credit: Pasi Aalto

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5 Aug 2009 | Prefab Homes | Comments (0)

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