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Each CABN model is made of a timber structure that sits upon a steel-frame foundation.

aux box boasts paying meticulous attention to every detail of their prefabs, even those you might never see. This include concealing utilities like the gutters, vents, and the hot water tank; placing the electrical box on the outside of the unit; and doing away with the interior trim and baseboards.

“Our belief is that Aro’s off-site assembly / shortened on-site assembly approach can be applied to other typologies across the residential spectrum, such as infill backyard housing and townhouse developments,” says Blair. “Ultimately, the intent is that the hybrid construction method will be able to address issues of housing affordability in even the densest of regions–making high-quality design and high-performing buildings accessible to a diverse demographic of homebuyers across geographic markets.”

With views of trees, sky, and water, the home’s all-glass living and dining space is enveloped by the landscape.