This Santa Fe home —pueblo-style (sometimes called Pueblo Revival style) was directly influenced by Native American pueblo architecture. Abode and stucco
Vigas are wooden beams used in the traditional adobe architecture of the American Southwest, especially New Mexico. In this type of construction, the vigas are the main structural members carrying the weight of the roof to the load-bearing exterior walls.
The landscaping on the 13,000+ Sq. Ft. lot was designed by Greg Sullivan in collaboration with the architect to embrace the home with towering trees, with a 60-foot Deodor cedar on the east corner and a seasonal Mulberry on the west. Eighteen mature pine, citrus and flowering trees grace the lot and attract migratory orioles, local sparrows, and the annual great blue heron.
The bright primary has more curved beamed ceilings, skylights, and glass doors that flow onto an expansive private view deck, one of 3 decks rimmed with long built-in benches for entertaining
A two-story oval fireplace made from concrete connects the entry hall to the living room.
“A breathtaking sweeping entry comprised of curved aggregate concrete, copper-accented balustrade and slanted skylights creates a complex, emotional realization of the experience of Wright’s uncommon design.”
The bedroom fits an Olympic queen bed, offering residents a comfortable night’s sleep.
"By utilizing more windows, our homes bring the outdoors in, providing lots of natural light," says Mackay.
The cozy living space features a fireplace with a mantel that doubles as a shelf or coffee table. There is the option of either an electric fireplace or a more expensive gas fireplace.
The bathroom maximizes space and efficiency with a European-style glass shower, full tile in the bathroom, and high-end fixtures. All Wheelhaus homes use shower and faucet fixtures that minimize the waste of water.
Dusty pink–painted wall storage at entryway
Summary turned some of the concrete modules on their sides to create two-story cabins.
"My wish for the bathroom was for it to feel like walking along a creek through the Tasmanian wilderness,
At night, an artful lighting system frames the exterior of Cube 2, which is portable and does not require a foundation.
"We wrapped the roof in glass, so the interior is open, airy, and gets plenty of sunlight—something many tiny homes lack," says Mackay.
"Some of my favorite elements are the reclaimed Wyoming fence wood siding and cedar tongue and groove ceilings," reveals Mackay. "The use of reclaimed wood is pretty unique."
Floor plan of Road-Haus by Wheelhaus
A rustic interior paired perfectly with this Küng Sauna's ultra modern look.
Likewise, the Igluhuts have found homes as quirky rental cabins and backyard guest suites. Here, a custom collaboration helped to create a floating cabin in Germany.
Iglusaunas can be found in many interesting spots around the world. The company offers smaller and larger sizes, and the unique shapes feature handcrafted shingled exteriors.
The interiors of Iglucraft’s saunas are wrapped in aspen, and they’re available with electric or wood-burning heaters.
The two larger Iglusauna models come with a separate changing area.
Handcrafted according to centuries-old technique, Estonian company Iglucraft’s shingled saunas and cabins are straight out of a fairy tale.
The bedroom area is spacious enough to accommodate a double bed, with built-in storage beneath and at the end. The camper-like alcove benefits from a central window for natural light.
A compact kitchen is custom-built for each space. A curved doorway leads to the bathroom.
The standard-model bathroom offers a full-size toilet and vessel sink. A stand-up shower is located in a small hallway behind the sink.
Inside, the cabins are wrapped in either aspen or spruce, with most of the timber sourced sustainably from Estonian forests. The same shingling technique used on the exterior is employed to create a layered, half-dome design at each end of the hut.
The largest Igluhut model measures nearly 30 feet long and 7.5 feet wide. Convertible furniture pieces inside can accommodate a small family or different uses.
The 4.9-foot overhanging eaves shelter the walkway and shade the interiors in the summer.
Established in 2009, Meka Modular ships its light-steel-frame modular units all across North America. Their Alp 320 unit starts at $72,000, which includes shipping and all interior finishes; $85,500 is an estimate that includes the foundation, roof, and assembly. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit covers 320 square feet, and exterior cladding options include corrugated metal panels and western red cedar.
6 Prefab Companies Ready to Build Your New Backyard Office: These prefab ADUs are the perfect solution for those in need of a separate home office.
Founded in Malibu, California, by Nate Garnero & Douglas W. Burdge, AIA, Buhaus offers a 160-square foot ADU with an all-inclusive price of $96,000 (though this doesn’t factor in shipping costs). The unit is made from a shipping container and is designed to be used as a guest house, backyard office, or studio. It features space-saving measures, like a Murphy bed and an efficient kitchenette and bathroom.
Based in central Texas, Kountry Containers offers the Showcase, a one-bedroom, one-bathroom ADU that starts at $59,530. As the company’s name implies, it is constructed out of shipping containers, but its interiors are totally transformed with insulated windows, a kitchenette, and bathroom. Interiors can be outfitted with red cedar, as can the exterior, and other customizing options are available.
Propel Studio’s Namaste ADU, completed in 2019, was designed for a retiree who wanted to live with—but independently of—her daughter, so its eligibility for short-term rental was not a concern—and its Japanese-inspired contemporary design was small enough to allow more stylistic freedom.
Cathie and David Partridge, both avid art collectors, commissioned TOLO Architecture to design a new home for them to respond to their interest in art and design. Cathie is an artist and former dancer, and David—who sadly passed away shortly before construction began on the home—was the founder of a successful manufacturing company and was instrumental in launching UCLA’s business school. The couple were also committed patrons of a number of art organizations in Los Angeles, and were involved in the founding of MOCA, the Pasadena Museum of California Art, and Kidspace Museum.
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