Prefab

Photo by Patrick Barta

A Simple Plan A Marmol Radziner–designed prefab house, trucked onto a remote Northern California site, takes the pain out of the construction process.

In addition to charred wood siding—shown here in the cherry stain—Sett Studio can also add decking and landscaping.

Studio owner Joey Williams uses his space to work from home as an Austin-based media director.

kitHAUS prides itself on its stylish, modern prefabs that are built on-site by a team of company employees. Their patented aluminum system takes only a few days to construct, and the homes boast superior energy efficiency, owing to insulated floors, walls, and ceilings as well as glazed doors and windows.

The cantilevered office space above the garage is also underlit with exterior lighting between the driveway and the home. Landscaping is minimal, with native plants that require little maintenance. Water drains through a downspout onto pea gravel.

“I’m interested in designing things that are exactly what they need to be and nothing more.” —Architect Linda Taalman

When they are eventually integrated into the parks, the cabins are meant to stand in groups of ten to 15.