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The bedrooms enjoy views of the greenery just outside. The bed is Sixpenny upholstered in a lightweight linen, and the bedside table is Restoration Hardware. The drapes are Belgian linen by TwoPages.

"I love that I can be in the kitchen while my fiance or my friends are in the living room or sitting at the dining table, and we still feel connected,

Porcelain tiles by Nemo Tile make up the kitchen, complementing light white cabinetry imported from Poland. The island counter is quartzite, and the faucet is Grohe.

David, Edith, and their two children use the open living room to play. Concealed storage helps them keep everything minimalist.

Snow guards create seasonal insulation, and stormwater runoff is directed to infiltration systems to protect Lake Tahoe.

As part of the angles of the structures, there are tight quarters—like this one in the kids' bathroom. A separate water closet keeps the room from feeling too tight.

Strategically-placed windows, including at the ceiling, allow for views of the trees and wildlife.

Douglas-fir open shelving and cabinetry were designed to match the wood in the rest of the home. The refrigerator is hiding beside the hallway entrance.

Architect Gabriele Mary Ann Schicketanz designed a modular compound in Carmel-by-the-Sea to house her son’s family and her own, offering a cost-effective alternative to the area’s $2–3 million homes. Placed on a nearly five-acre lot beneath old oaks, the project includes a three-bedroom main house, a freestanding ADU, and a site-built garage, all oriented for views and privacy.

Space saving solutions within the 235-square-foot cabins include custom furniture hacks like a fold-away dining table that conceals built-in shelving.

The pilot home on Whidbey Island demonstrates the system’s potential: a 600-square-foot interior paired with nearly equal covered outdoor space, set lightly on a pin foundation that protects tree roots and cuts carbon by 77 percent. "Puzzle Prefab can be modified according to each site,

Seattle architecture firm Wittman Estes used its new modular prefab system to built a prototype on Whidbey Island in Washington for a family that loves the outdoors.

Throughout the renovation, the architects prioritized using local materials and traditional techniques.

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Inside the loft, the antique hardwood floors add a layer of character thanks to their uneven planks and varied tones.

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A Big Moon table by James Mitchell Studio is surrounded by Nakashima straight-back chairs.

Ware installed the art installation he made himself, titled "Road Gators.