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Cool, New Prefab Homes
Let Dwell fill you in on the latest in prefab and modular building.
The roof of this residence was made from scraps taken from the sides of the shipping containers. Its slanted design creates a wind tower effect that provides natural ventilation and negates the need for air-conditioning.
To install Charles Willson’s prefab house, Stillwater Dwellings lifted the structure over an existing barn on the one-acre property. Willson, who is often on the road, wired the house with the latest in smart technology.
The Cora House’s configuration maximizes views, while its siting limits environmental impact. Bonnifait + Giesen Atelierworkshop, the firm that designed the structure, retained the mature trees on the property.
An underground cistern collects rainwater to irrigate the yard and rooftop solar collectors heat water for domestic use. The panelized wood structure was prefabricated to reduce construction time and material waste.