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Prefab Houses in Far-Flung Locations

We've corralled a collection of prefab homes located on precarious hillsides, atop mountains, in remote deserts, and next to pristine lakes to show the building method's versatility. Plus: a sneak peek of our upcoming special issue dedicated to prefab.

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The iT House offers cross-ventilation through its wide, expansive doors and windows, which naturally help cool down the home's interior temperature. Photo by: Gregg Segal
The iT House offers cross-ventilation through its wide, expansive doors and windows, which naturally help cool down the home's interior temperature. Photo by: Gregg Segal
The efficiency and aesthetics of prefab proved appealing to the owner of this Dwell Home, built on a rugged island off Canada’s western coast.
The efficiency and aesthetics of prefab proved appealing to the owner of this Dwell Home, built on a rugged island off Canada’s western coast.
This dreamy, glass bedroom by the lake was created as an early prototype for the prefabricated greenhouse/she kits known as the Kekkilä Green Sheds.
This dreamy, glass bedroom by the lake was created as an early prototype for the prefabricated greenhouse/she kits known as the Kekkilä Green Sheds.
Prefab house in Muskö, Sweden
Prefab house in Muskö, Sweden
Our Prefab Sourcebook—the definitive collection of prefab houses pulled from our pages—hits newsstands July 9. In addition to favorite stories from our archives, discover new projects and a comprehensive resource guide of prefab home companies, architects and designers, shipping containers, sheds and standalone units, university programs, recommended reading, and much more.
Our Prefab Sourcebook—the definitive collection of prefab houses pulled from our pages—hits newsstands July 9. In addition to favorite stories from our archives, discover new projects and a comprehensive resource guide of prefab home companies, architects and designers, shipping containers, sheds and standalone units, university programs, recommended reading, and much more.