Ecomo Homes: Modular, Compact, Solar Powered Prefabs

This <a href="http://inhabitat.com/the-modules-leed-silver-modular-housing-at-temple-university/" target="_blank">modular</a> <a href="http://inhabitat.com/category/architecture/prefab-housing/">prefabricated home</a> in Franschhoek, South Africa by <a href="http://www.ecomohome.com/index.php" target="_blank">Ecomo</a> is enough to make you swoon. Beautifully located near a body of water and a stunning rock formation, the compact home was built off-site and then installed. The basis for all Ecomo homes is a modular unit designed for one of three functions - live, sleep or play - that can be arranged in whatever layout is needed to accommodate the needs of the owners.

The Ecomo home is a three-bedroom vacation home located in Franschhoek, South Africa that was designed by Pietro Russo.

The Ecomo modular housing system is based on a square modular unit that can be modified to serve as living space, sleeping space or for play.

This house was prefabricated in a factory and then brought to the site and installed amid this beautiful landscape.

Ecomo designs all of its homes with basic, sustainable and green design principles as well as with low-maintenance materials.

A solar energy system on the roof generates renewable energy for the home and eliminates the need to be connected to the grid.

This 3-bedroom Ecomo home has a wooden facade and a multi-tiered deck with views towards the water and the mountains.

The project was recently completed in 2010.

The basic module for the Ecomo home can be arranged in whatever layout is necessary.

Modules can even be added at a later date to increase the size of the home.

Ecomo homes are completely customizable in terms of layout, size, and finishes.

This home includes 3 sleep modules and two living modules, which are combined to create an open living room, kitchen and dining area.

Ecomo homes come in all shapes and sizes and can be built according to your desires.

The floorplan of the Ecomo home in South Africa.