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James Whitaker unveils modular prefab home system that can be ‘daisy-chained together’

From crystalline-inspired homes to funky cargotecture office spaces, James Whitaker's unique shipping container...

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Floating prefab architecture addresses climate change on Chengdu’s Jincheng Lake

Nigerian architect Kunlé Adeyemi of the firm NLÉ Architects recently unveiled his third iteration on the award-winning...

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Escape the stresses of city life with the off-grid “Into the Wild” cabin

Slovakian architecture studio Ark Shelter has recently unveiled the latest iteration of its beautiful Ark Shelter—a...

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These beautiful desert biodomes will be 100% self-sustaining

In an effort to encourage ecotourism for the millions that visit the United Arab Emirates each year, the country...

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This off-grid, prefab tiny cabin in Michigan fits a family of five

When designer Jorie Burns set her sights on owning a second home near Lake Michigan, she decided to take a chance...

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Prefab DublDom home delivered via helicopter as a gift to a remote Russian town

Moscow-based design studio BIO Architects has installed its latest prefab DublDom in the snowy mountains of Kandalaksha,...

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A prefab hotel with lakeside views pops up in northern Russia

St. Petersburg-based architecture firm Rhizome group designed and built Tochka na Karte Hotel, a prefabricated...

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This prefab pavilion in Zhejiang brings travelers closer to nature

There’s no better way to build appreciation for nature than to immerse people in its beauty. That’s the idea...

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UNStudio designs cocoon-like pavilion made of 100% recyclable materials

If you’ve ever dreamed of cocooning yourself in nature, this woven prefabricated pavilion may be right up your...

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Cube Haus seeks to solve the housing crisis with affordable prefab homes

Many large cities are struggling with severe housing issues, and one new startup is proposing an architectural...

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Flexible greenery-covered prefab pops up in just 3 months in Vietnam

Brick and concrete dominate Vietnam’s built landscape, but Module K is helping to usher in a new contemporary...

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Transformable solar building changes shape to teach people how to live sustainably

How do you persuade people to adopt sustainable lifestyles? A team of Swiss architecture students believes in the...

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Life-saving LifeArk snaps together like LEGO to provide emergency off-grid housing

Architect Charles Wee didn’t have grand plans to save the world—but that’s exactly what his incredible LifeArk...

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Largest-ever modular Gomos building to be completed in just a few months

The future of construction looks to be pretty exciting, thanks to modular systems like Gomos Housing, which let...

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These gorgeous glass homes can pop up in 8 hours for under $70k

Meet ÖÖD, a gorgeous prefab abode that doesn’t compromise privacy for stellar views. Clad in mirrored glass,...

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Lose yourself in Arctic beauty at Finland’s charming TreeHouse Hotel

Santa’s home base in the Arctic Circle has a new, uniquely crafted hotel that’ll let you watch the Northern...

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This spectacular treehouse in China immerses guests in nature

A romantic weekend escape awaits lucky couples on China's Mount Qiyun. Cambridge graduates Andong Lu and Pingping...

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Stunning prefab OxyGen project will deliver a green oasis to Paris

Located between the train tracks and the banks of Neuilly sur Seine, the 1,500-square-meter OxyGen development...

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See how the “Kiss-Kiss House” snaps in half like a branch to embrace the landscape

Homes built to embrace the landscape, rather than working against it, always seem to have a good story to tell....

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Apple design director perfects a prefab home into an ultra-minimal, modern dwelling

It should come as no surprise that when Apple’s Director of Store Design was in the market for a new house, he...

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Off-grid clinic uses renewable energy to support health services in Chile

The quiet coastal enclave of Caleta El Sauce is as beautiful as it is remote, which means the sleepy fishing village...

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Off-grid eco-retreats reconnect you to serene nature in Brazil

Couples looking for a romantic escape can unplug in comfort at these off-grid eco-cabins hidden away in the remote...

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Century-old WWI bunker is reborn as a contemporary alpine shelter

Premica Architects transformed the ruins of a former WWI bunker into a remote and off-grid alpine shelter. Set...

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Apartment Tour: Inside the world’s tallest modular building

461 Dean, the tallest modular building in the world, opened its doors recently in Brooklyn, New York. The 32-story...

World’s tallest modular building is now open – see inside (VIDEO)

Comprising 363 rental apartments ranging from studios to 2 bedrooms, 461 Dean is the first building in the world...

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Prefab smartdome homes can pop up practically anywhere

Smartdome constructions developed four types of domes: skydome for elevated applications; aquadome for water landscapes;...

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Affordable DublDom prefab home pops up in just one week

Completed for a budget of $42,500, this particular DublDom 2.65 model offers 65 square meters of space with enough...

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Beautiful prefab houseboats let you live on the water with a minimal energy footprint

Though Bluefield Houseboats is based in Ireland, the design/build firm delivers worldwide and handles all aspects...

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Eco-friendly Avalon House is a green-roofed beach getaway that takes only 6 weeks to build

The 106-square-meter Avalon House may be diminutive in size, but is big on design, which builds on the illusion...

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Rugged eco-friendly cabins offer off-grid lodging in Norway’s wilderness

Stavanger Turistforening, an association with 25,000 members that provides active and eco-friendly nature activities...

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