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Interior - Kitchen and living view
Interior - Kitchen and living view
Before moving here, the family lived in a tract home with a “postage stamp yard,” says Jimmy, who heads a commercial construction firm. Now, on weekends, he likes to ride his dad’s 1977 John Deere tractor and mow the fields. “When I come home, I get to shut off from my day job,” he says.
Before moving here, the family lived in a tract home with a “postage stamp yard,” says Jimmy, who heads a commercial construction firm. Now, on weekends, he likes to ride his dad’s 1977 John Deere tractor and mow the fields. “When I come home, I get to shut off from my day job,” he says.
The home was constructed by prefab company Blue Sky Building Systems, which uses metal as a primary material.
The home was constructed by prefab company Blue Sky Building Systems, which uses metal as a primary material.
Despite the remoteness of the lot and the challenges it posed, the light-gauge steel frame was erected in days, and the entire home was completed in two months—a testament to the ease and efficiency of the prefabricated system. The building sits on upright columns that are bolted to independent concrete footings, giving the home the illusion of floating.
Despite the remoteness of the lot and the challenges it posed, the light-gauge steel frame was erected in days, and the entire home was completed in two months—a testament to the ease and efficiency of the prefabricated system. The building sits on upright columns that are bolted to independent concrete footings, giving the home the illusion of floating.
The elegant prefab construction features glulam beams that support a steel scupper off of which water plumes during a rainfall—yet another nod to the landscape and natural elements.
The elegant prefab construction features glulam beams that support a steel scupper off of which water plumes during a rainfall—yet another nod to the landscape and natural elements.
Apart from housing storage, the daybed built into the end of the microhouse can be pulled out to accommodate two more guests for the night.
Apart from housing storage, the daybed built into the end of the microhouse can be pulled out to accommodate two more guests for the night.
Inside, an original brick fireplace demarcates the various spaces on the main level. A galley-type kitchen, complete with all new appliances, sits on the opposite side of the living area.
Inside, an original brick fireplace demarcates the various spaces on the main level. A galley-type kitchen, complete with all new appliances, sits on the opposite side of the living area.
Method Homes collaborated with atelierjones to rebuild three homes that were destroyed by the 2021 Dixie Fire in Northern California.
Method Homes collaborated with atelierjones to rebuild three homes that were destroyed by the 2021 Dixie Fire in Northern California.
Floor Plan of Butterfly House by Oliver Leech Architects
Floor Plan of Butterfly House by Oliver Leech Architects
Stillwater homes can be built and shipped throughout the United States, and at the moment, the company primarily operates on the West Coast.
Stillwater homes can be built and shipped throughout the United States, and at the moment, the company primarily operates on the West Coast.
“The tent-like shape resembles a mountain. When the snow falls, the triangle becomes embedded in the landscape,” Tham says.
“The tent-like shape resembles a mountain. When the snow falls, the triangle becomes embedded in the landscape,” Tham says.
The company says that its construction times are 80 percent faster than local, traditional alternatives, and its homes are healthier for buyers and the environment given its sustainable practices.
The company says that its construction times are 80 percent faster than local, traditional alternatives, and its homes are healthier for buyers and the environment given its sustainable practices.
Horne is looking forward to spending quality time at the cabin with his wife and their young son.
Horne is looking forward to spending quality time at the cabin with his wife and their young son.

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