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Designed by HGA Architects and Engineers—a firm with offices in eight cities across the country, including Minneapolis—these prefab cabins were designed off-site before being transported to the park and set atop a series of concrete piers.

Builders, developers, designers, and architects have developed a range of homes that are composed of prefabricated, modular, or kit-of-parts pieces that can allow for lower costs, faster and easier on-site construction, and even higher quality spaces. Here, we delve into the differences—and similarities—among these manufactured residences.

The LivingHomes YB1 is a customizable tiny house that can be built in a month and installed in one day.

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.

Floor Plan of the Container Houses by RSDA

The cabinetry in the kitchen is walnut siding that has been bleached over time by the sun.

Vika Living officially began selling the Vika One models in September this year. "We have several million right now between letters of intent, deposits and contracts in the US alone,

Floor Plan of Lantern House by INC Architecture & Design

Bedroom lighting does not always hang above the bed. Cometa Architects redesigned this family apartment in Barcelona, Spain, creating an elegant, sophisticated aesthetic that complements the decorative ceiling tile. Adding a stem-mount pendant light in the primary bedroom makes a practical reading nook in an otherwise unused bedroom area.

The original home had no family bathroom, so a new shower room was added. The bright yellow tiles create a playful atmosphere, while the curves of the mirror echo the arched window.

Casa Bures Loft floor plan

First-floor plan of Saltwater Farm main house by RAD LAB.

The two-bedroom ADU features built-ins in every room

The thermally treated ash deck will patina and become a silvery grey tone that blends with the tree trunks in the backyard.