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- Solar-powered prefab cabins keep naturally cool in Portugal Wed, 12 Jun 19, 12:30amWhen a client approached Lisbon-based architectural practice Studio 3A for a small residential project in the seaside village of Comporta, the architects knew that a major challenge would be keeping the house naturally cool...
- This Norwegian alpine cabin fits together like a 3D timber puzzle Fri, 8 Feb 19, 2:30amA new treat awaits hikers in Hammerfest, Norway — perched high on a mountain is a contemporary hiking cabin engineered to provide comfort, views and architectural beauty above the Arctic Circle...
- This prefab cabin is designed to take you off grid in the Scottish Highlands Fri, 30 Mar 18, 8:30pmA new piece of prefab architecture will soon bring artists, researchers, and travelers closer to the spectacular Scottish Highlands. Artist Bobby Niven and architect Iain MacLeod designed the Artist Bothy, a multipurpose...
- Solar-powered seaside cabin blends prefab design with traditional building techniques Thu, 8 Mar 18, 11:17pmThis small solar-powered hideaway in British Columbia mirrors the natural incline of the cliff on which it sits. Architecture studio Battersby Howat worked with Hinterland Design to assemble a small team of craftsmen to build...
- Solar-powered seaside retreat marries prefab design and traditional building techniques Thu, 8 Mar 18, 11:17pmThis small solar-powered hideaway in British Columbia mirrors the natural incline of the cliff on which it sits. Architecture studio Battersby Howat worked with Hinterland Design to assemble a small team of craftsmen to build...
- Floating prefab timber cabins let you sleep on a lake in the south of France Wed, 7 Mar 18, 6:58amThese ten prefab hotel suites, docked on a marine reserve near Avignon, France, are wrapped in timber screens that allow them to blend into the beautiful surroundings...
- Prefabricated lakeside cabin is a beautiful exercise in restraint Mon, 22 May 17, 6:00pmFamily reunions can be loud affairs, a fact that one Torontonian family patriarch with ten energetic grandkids knows well. To secure peace and quiet while staying close to visiting family, a homeowner on Ontario’s Lake...
- Snhettas ready-made cabin can fit into any landscape Thu, 4 May 17, 8:03pmIf you’ve ever dreamed of owning a Snøhetta-designed home, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. The renowned Norwegian design firm just unveiled a beautiful prefabricated cabin designed to pop up in and...
- Beautiful cabin pops up in ten days with minimal landscape disturbance Wed, 22 Feb 17, 6:50amBIO Architects recently completed a modern modular cabin, proving yet again that beautiful homes can be affordable with the help of prefabrication. Commissioned by a young couple that desired a cost-effective home on the...
- Escape city life in a luxe off-grid cabin that can pop up almost anywhere Fri, 15 Jul 16, 6:00pmDesigned and produced by a team of architecture students-turned-entrepreneurs, the Ark Shelter was created to bring back people “back to basics” and into nature...
- Escape city life in a lux off-grid cabin that can pop up almost anywhere Fri, 15 Jul 16, 6:00pmDesigned and produced by a team of architecture students-turned-entrepreneurs, the Ark Shelter was created to bring back people “back to basics” and into nature...
- Prefabricated Arched Cabins can provide a warm home for under $10,000 Wed, 3 Feb 16, 4:20amA standard kit comes complete with floor plates, ribs, a ridge beam, R13 insulation (though this can be upgraded to R25 insulation for cooler climes), Super Span roof paneling, along with trim and fasteners...
- Trek-In Prefab Cabin Offers Luxury Sustainable Lodgings for Campers Wed, 19 Nov 14, 6:00amTrek-In is a cross between the traditional architecture of a home and a tent. The pitched roof design allows for increased sleeping space while the solid wood exterior provides protection from the elements. Each Trek-In is...
- Tiny Prefab Cabin’s Slatted Timber Facade Folds Open to Beautiful Lakeside Views in Northern Bohemia Mon, 25 Aug 14, 6:30pmNestled within a Czech forest, the Lake Cabin was built to replace an old cabin on the lakeshore and is designed to match its predecessor's footprint. The recently completed cabin currently serves as an all-year-round retreat...
- Tiny Timber Noa is a Playful, Six-Sided Prefab Modular Cabin in Estonia Sat, 15 Feb 14, 1:00amThe 270 square foot Noa house features a hexagonal floor plan and is built entirely from wood, with the exterior boards treated with iron oxide for a silvery aged finish...