Ecofabulous and LivingHomes Unveil Affordable, Green C6 Prefab at Dwell on Design in LA!

<a href="http://dod.dwell.com/">Dwell on Design</a> is always a fantastic showcase of great talent creating cutting-edge modern <a href="http://inhabitat.com/architecture/">architecture</a> and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/interiors/">design</a>, and last weekend’s Dwell on Design 2012 in downtown Los Angeles was no exception. One of the highlights of the show was our tour of the <a href="http://www.ecofabulous.com/">Ecofabulous</a> <a href="http://inhabitat.com/photos-livinghomes-debuts-affordable-new-c6-prefab-home-starting-at-179000/">LivingHome C6</a>. For the first time, an entire prefabricated house - in this case a 1,232 square foot home - was exhibited at Dwell, and the interior was filled with great green furnishings and finishes by some of our favorite designers - read on for a closer look!

<a href="http://www.livinghomes.net/gallerylongbeachc6.html">Zem Joaquin</a>, founder of <a href="http://www.ecofabulous.com/">Ecofabulous</a>, has long been an advocate of sustainable designs that only look great, but are also affordable for everyone. In the <a href="http://www.ecofabulous.com/events/dwell-on-this-design/">case of the C6 prefab</a>, Joaquin and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/photos-livinghomes-debuts-affordable-new-c6-prefab-home-starting-at-179000/">LivingHomes’ C6</a> did not disappoint.

For families with kids, the C6 offers bright colors and safe materials. Joaquin pointed out the non-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints and stains, as well as fabrics manufactured out of sustainable fibers including organic cotton.

For parents on a tight budget, Joaquin showed how she scored many of the furnishings on <a href="http://green.ebay.com/">eBay’s Green Hub</a>. She also worked with <a href="http://kimberlyrider.com/">Kimberly Rider Interiors</a>, who helped find recycled concrete tables by <a href="http://bevaradesign.com/">Bevara Design</a> and reclaimed chairs by <a href="http://www.environmentfurniture.com/">Environment Furniture</a>.

Once again, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/livinghomes/">LivingHomes</a> delivers. The C6 starts at $179,000, or about $145 a square foot. The C6 can be constructed in as little as two months and then assembled on-site in one day.

Wood sourced from Forest Stewardship Council-certified companies lends the home a rustic exterior and warmth and durability on the inside. Cork flooring not only feels comfortable while standing, but demonstrated resilience even when guests with heels plunked their way around the house.

Floor-to-ceiling glass allows <a href="http://inhabitat.com/daylighting/">natural light</a> to filter in. During the evenings, owners can access a smart lighting system via an iPhone.

LivingHomes is based in Santa Monica. Shown here is the C6 on display in nearby Long Beach.