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The front facing side of the container house.
The front facing side of the container house.
The front door to the units.
The front door to the units.
Franceschi Container Houses
Franceschi Container Houses
Cross section of Franceschi Container Houses
Cross section of Franceschi Container Houses
Franceschi Container Houses are three independent living units totaling 2,260-square-feet, built from used, 40-foot high cargo containers placed side by side.
Franceschi Container Houses are three independent living units totaling 2,260-square-feet, built from used, 40-foot high cargo containers placed side by side.
The Outward Bound cabins, designed by the University of Colorado Denver's design-build program, have steel frames that lift the structures above a three-foot snowpack while supporting corrugated-steel "snow roofs."
The Outward Bound cabins, designed by the University of Colorado Denver's design-build program, have steel frames that lift the structures above a three-foot snowpack while supporting corrugated-steel "snow roofs."
Tomecek Studio’s Container House in Nederland, Colorado, is a 1,500-square-foot residence anchored into a rock outcropping. The dwelling—which comprises two insulated shipping containers clad in fireproof plank siding—is powered by photovoltaic rooftop panels and takes advantage of passive solar strategies to keep energy demands to a minimum.
Tomecek Studio’s Container House in Nederland, Colorado, is a 1,500-square-foot residence anchored into a rock outcropping. The dwelling—which comprises two insulated shipping containers clad in fireproof plank siding—is powered by photovoltaic rooftop panels and takes advantage of passive solar strategies to keep energy demands to a minimum.
Michael Hughes and his University of Colorado collaborators transformed a 10-by-47-foot trailer destined for the landfill into the striking TrailerWrap “rehab” prototype.
Michael Hughes and his University of Colorado collaborators transformed a 10-by-47-foot trailer destined for the landfill into the striking TrailerWrap “rehab” prototype.
The design of this Australian houseboat features a soft, modern color palette. Here, light sage laminate kitchen cabinets are paired with leather recessed pulls.
The design of this Australian houseboat features a soft, modern color palette. Here, light sage laminate kitchen cabinets are paired with leather recessed pulls.
Insta-House by MB Architects
Insta-House by MB Architects
Grannis Road House by Ty Kelly
Grannis Road House by Ty Kelly
Inside the sun shines through the colorful stained glass windows.
Inside the sun shines through the colorful stained glass windows.
Floor plan
Floor plan
A peek at the home from a distance.
A peek at the home from a distance.
A porch and roof “cut-out” separates the parent’s bedroom on one end from the two children’s bedrooms on the opposite ends.
A porch and roof “cut-out” separates the parent’s bedroom on one end from the two children’s bedrooms on the opposite ends.
A bright and elegant kitchen.
A bright and elegant kitchen.
The rich textural contrast between concrete and wood on the façade, is repeated with the interiors.
The rich textural contrast between concrete and wood on the façade, is repeated with the interiors.
A green Finnjuhl sofa and table at fireplace, and pendants from Foscarini.
A green Finnjuhl sofa and table at fireplace, and pendants from Foscarini.
A raw steel box inserted into one of the concrete walls serves as a storage system for the owners’ collection of rare vintage vinyl records.
A raw steel box inserted into one of the concrete walls serves as a storage system for the owners’ collection of rare vintage vinyl records.
The garage behind the concrete wall.
The garage behind the concrete wall.
An expansive lap pool.
An expansive lap pool.
Mitchell says that the red cedar “provided a nice level of contrast from the white siding on top and helps to establish those two spaces as distinctly separate.” The siding is from James Hardie.
Mitchell says that the red cedar “provided a nice level of contrast from the white siding on top and helps to establish those two spaces as distinctly separate.” The siding is from James Hardie.
“Considering all of the foot traffic around their property, [the owners] made it very clear that they wanted to find a way to maintain as much privacy in the home as possible,” architect Chad Mitchell says of this Denver home. “Thus, the main floor of the home is elevated from the sidewalk by about six feet.” The exterior siding is red cedar with a custom Sherwin-Williams stain.
“Considering all of the foot traffic around their property, [the owners] made it very clear that they wanted to find a way to maintain as much privacy in the home as possible,” architect Chad Mitchell says of this Denver home. “Thus, the main floor of the home is elevated from the sidewalk by about six feet.” The exterior siding is red cedar with a custom Sherwin-Williams stain.
Apart from a “generous” master bedroom, Mitchell says that the couple also wanted a rooftop deck to see views of downtown Denver. A sloped roof kept the building up to code, and the outdoor deck “was achieved by shifting the upper volume backwards from the front of the house,” he says.
Apart from a “generous” master bedroom, Mitchell says that the couple also wanted a rooftop deck to see views of downtown Denver. A sloped roof kept the building up to code, and the outdoor deck “was achieved by shifting the upper volume backwards from the front of the house,” he says.
This by Chilean practice Pezo von Ellrichshausen Arquitectos is built with local timber, with 45 rigid frames set in a fan-shaped configuration.
This by Chilean practice Pezo von Ellrichshausen Arquitectos is built with local timber, with 45 rigid frames set in a fan-shaped configuration.
A semi-circular house in the commune of Chonchi, in Chile’s Chiloe Archipelago.
A semi-circular house in the commune of Chonchi, in Chile’s Chiloe Archipelago.
Cross sectional drawing
Cross sectional drawing
This waterfront prefab was renovated to better capture sea views.
This waterfront prefab was renovated to better capture sea views.
A study room that opens to the green backyard.
A study room that opens to the green backyard.
The dining room opens to a raised outdoor deck.
The dining room opens to a raised outdoor deck.
A cozy fireplace and unobstructed sea views makes this additional living lounge a great place for relaxing contemplation.
A cozy fireplace and unobstructed sea views makes this additional living lounge a great place for relaxing contemplation.
A renovated prefab in Norway.
A renovated prefab in Norway.
An updated modular prefab in Norway's in the Snarøya peninsula.
An updated modular prefab in Norway's in the Snarøya peninsula.

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