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- Avalon House by ArchibloxThe eco-friendly home of your dreams could be constructed in as little as six weeks, if you take Avalon House as an example. Designed and built by Australian design studio <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/archiblox" target="_blank">Archiblox</a>, the Avalon House is a modular green-roofed home that was <a href="http://inhabitat.com/architecture/prefab-housing" target="_blank">prefabricated</a> off-site and installed on a coveted beachside property in under two months. Located in New South Wales, the green-roofed beach retreat has a low-impact environmental footprint, from the minimal construction waste to the use of FSC-certified timber.1
- Avalon House by ArchibloxThe 106-square-meter Avalon House may be diminutive in size, but is big on design, which builds on the illusion of spaciousness.2
- Avalon House by ArchibloxThe house, which is oriented to oceanfront views, is clad in FSC-certified blackbutt hardwood timber milled from sustainably managed forests and topped with a green roof that minimizes rainwater runoff and solar penetration.3
- Avalon House by ArchibloxThe south and east facades open up to an outdoor veranda that blends indoor and outdoor living.4
- Avalon House by ArchibloxThe modular home is raised on a set of structural posts and sits lightly on the sloping site to reduce water flow.5
- Avalon House by ArchibloxThe home’s long and linear east-west orientation allows for panoramic ocean views and cross-ventilation.6
- Avalon House by ArchibloxWindows are minimized on the south side, while large amounts of glazing wrap around the north facade for access to natural light.7
- Avalon House by ArchibloxThe bright and airy interior places an open-plan living area, dining space, and kitchen on one half of the home, while a master bedroom, a small two-bed bedroom, and a bathroom occupy the other half.8
- Avalon House by ArchibloxLow VOC paints and natural oils were used throughout the interior.9
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