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"The 900-square-foot cabin perches on one piece of granite, projecting precariously over a steep drop-off to afford dramatic eastern views across the valley below," says Isamu Kanda, principal at I-Kanda.

Settled on a picturesque hillside in Somona, California, the Connect 5 residence features stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow warm natural light to flood through the home.

The Site Shack in a pristine natural setting in British Columbia.

The new, semi-custom PreMade mobile units can be used in a variety of applications.

A tough, rusted steel exterior holds up against the elements of a construction site.

Powers Construction uses the Site Shack as a space to meet with homeowners and discuss the project.

Powers Construction originally developed the compact and contemporary Site Shack as a mobile workspace for their residential job sites.

Pick-up points on the exterior allow the Site Shack to be transported by crane with ease.

Organic pentagonal and hexagonal panels, varying in size, come together to form the cabin's exterior envelope.

Site placement was a lengthy process as the architects searched to optimize seclusion and spectacular views. Specialists, including ecologist Mark Wapstra, were brought on board to survey the site and ensure minimal landscape impact.

Chosen for their climatically self-regulating properties, the materials used for Indigo are eco-friendly and non-toxic.

Above the integrated pantry and bathroom is a lofted sleeping area. A small wood stove creates warmth and coziness on cold days.

Built as a live/work space for a sculptor, Indigo by Dutch practice Woonpioniers is an eco-friendly, prefabricated cabin with bent wooden walls.

All the interior woodwork, including the bed and staircase drawers, was custom-made by Blind Interieur.

A sky-lit window brightens the sleeping loft.

A skylight in the bedroom brings in daylight and offers a view of the stars.

Built as a live/work space for a sculptor, Indigo by Dutch practice Woonpioniers is an eco-friendly, prefabricated cabin with bent wooden walls. The low-slung bed in the loft accentuates the height of the pitched roof and mimics the experience of camping in the woods.

A polished concrete finish was used for the bathroom walls.