Prefabs

Assembled in just two weeks, this cedar-wrapped passive house near Woodstock, New York, designed by BriggsKnowles A+D, realized a couple's dream of rural living.

Exterior portrait of owners Michael and Amiee

Although aux boxes were originally designed as detached one-room structures of around 100 square feet, they now offer the larger Model 240 and Model 620. (The model number denotes its footprint in square feet).

Summary harnesses the power of prefabrication to create a set of compact homes on a breathtaking site.

As a standalone suite, the Moliving prefab can be tailored to its location based on the owner's specifications. The process can take as little as three months to complete.

Glazing on both sides of the home and an open floor plan allows for beautiful water and forest views throughout the living space.

The company's base model comes with a custom Murphy bed and a Kohler bathtub for $64,955. It is technically a studio, and the company is working on its first one-bedroom model for ordering in March.

"There are two decked terraces,

Upon arrival, a bright yellow door extends a warm welcome. The custom wood doors open to create a breezy outdoor extension for summer entertaining.

Norske Mikrohus tells us that demand is growing for their four turnkey tiny home models—but the company cautions against high international shipping costs.

Base models of Dvele homes start at $250 per square foot, and range in size — the company wants its sustainable structures to be flexible to either small or large footprints.

In Australia, a manufacturer and an architecture firm create an off-grid home that can be broken down and shipped across the world.

Pricing for a standard Jupe starts at $24,500, with additional costs for details like a front porch and off-grid capabilities.

"The simplicity of the program, the clarity of the siting and the design, and the elementary materials and means of construction come together to make a home that is both dramatic and at ease."