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Stillwater has a full-time staff of architects, making it possible to tailor their prefabs in various ways.

The prefab homes are built from a structure of 8-foot-long glulam (a robust, structural material made of laminated wood) sections sourced from Western Archrib.

Techo-Bloc’s Aquastorm pavers are designed to allow grass to grow between them, creating a unique play between the softness of grass and the functionality of concrete. They’re also anti-flood and permeable, making them as functional as they are beautiful.

Stillwater homes are built by LEED-certified architects, and the company is committed to sustainable practices.

Stillwater homes are made to prioritize indoor-outdoor living, with walls of windows usually leading to decks and pool areas.

After: The family displayed a vibrant collection of carnival glass found at a flea market on the wall to the left of the dining table. “There’s more,” Geoffrey explains, noting their luck. “That’s not all of it.” The grand dining table is actually Powell’s family table from childhood, Geoffrey says, with his childhood kitchen table placed in the middle. Vintage steelcase chairs surround, found on eBay. The chandelier is Gino Sarfatti for FLOS. “We believe it's vintage to the 1990’s,” Geoffrey says. All exterior walls are painted Benjamin Moore’s Bohemian Lace.

Think that’s a metal fireplace? Think again—it’s Venetian plaster.

A look at the minimalist interior, with wraparound LED lights. A large window frames your view of choice—be it a lush forest, a seaside campground, or your own backyard.

The Living Vehicle can be customized for different environments and terrain, from four-season performance packages to an off-road package for outdoor adventures.

The entry of the Richard Neutra’s Wilkins House connects to the verdant landscaping.

In Palm Springs, Sander Architects created an energy-efficient hybrid prefab home that’s designed to stay naturally cool in the desert heat, which often climbs to triple digits in the summer.

The rooms hidden behind the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves give the studio a whimsical quality.

The master bedroom is located downstairs just off a small family room. The large space features a wall of windows and direct access to an outdoor patio overlooking the pool.

Caesarstone Outdoor. Quartz has a fabulous reputation in kitchens and baths, due to its low-maintenance, high-durability properties, but it's typically discouraged for outdoor applications as prolonged UV exposure can discolor the material. Caesarstone's new Outdoor line combats this issue, rendering the material suitable for exposed outdoor kitchens as well as patio and rooftop elements. There are three colors available now: Midday 405, a white concrete look; Palm Shade 515, white with subtle veining; and Clearskies 406, a pale gray concrete.

Mela Breen and David Good set out to build a zero-energy property that blended into its surroundings in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Living Vehicle's T27 Life model starts at $150,000, and the company is launching more affordable units this summer.

The core in the middle of the apartment contains the staircase, two bathrooms, and a laundry area on the lower floor, and a small workspace upstairs.