An L-shaped prefab in New South Wales draws in light from the north and captures views of the surf.

Eco-friendly features like solar panels and rainwater catchments keep this retreat's environmental footprint small.

Today, architecture and design in Australia is more vibrant and exciting than ever.

Looking to build your own backyard house? These ready-made retreats are packed full of inspiration.

Surrounded by verdant trees and shrubs, a family home settles gently into its natural environment.

When an efficient prefab can become a coastal retreat with a spectacular view to boot—it makes a very compelling case for not...

Careful detailing and attention to scale ensure that this dwelling in Ballarat, Victoria, is elegant and fuss-free.

A coastal home designed by Australian architect John Wardle is uniquely tuned in to its residents and to its epic surroundings.

With little time to waste, an Australian firm erects an efficient prefab overlooking the ocean.

Designed for self-sufficiency, this modern take on the traditional bach stands up against super-sized holiday homes.

For all the joys of beachfront living, it’s not without its risks.

Two pods for living and sleeping meld with the outdoors through a patented, reversible window concept.

In a leafy Victorian suburb, a prefab extension offers a superb solution to a family’s need for extra space.

Thanks to the efficiency, flexibility, and affordability that prefabricated homes can offer, they’ve continued to gain popularity...

The UK’s Worthing Council partners with IKEA and BoKlok to bring 162 low-cost modular homes to the English seaside town.

Located in Victoria, Australia, on a site that's lined with limestone shelves and underground caves, this house was designed as a...

The Iron Maiden House showcases a unique way to bring the outside in by replicating a natural phenomenon.

Perched on Mount Martha in Victoria, Three Angle House captures impressive vistas.

These sun-filled dwellings blur the boundaries between the interior spaces and their surroundings.

Thanks to an airy addition, a minimalist cottage becomes an indoor-outdoor paradise for a couple to raise their young kids, dogs,...

On an oceanfront site, Levesque & Derrick Architects creates a serene, ship-like residence for a couple riding the wave of...

A striking addition draws nature, light, and fresh air into a home just outside of Brisbane.

Megowan Architectural orients the concrete-and-wood Two Angle House on the Mornington Peninsula to best capture views of the sea...

Built on a hill with beautiful views, this little house was made for entertaining.

An Australian renovation uses industrial materials both indoors and out.

Jackson Clements Burrows Architects replace a derelict beach shack in Barwon Heads, Victoria, with three minimalist, pitched-roof...

Figureground Architecture expands and reconfigures a defunct beach house in Sorrento, weaving together a medley of wood finishes.

Whether your budget is $10,000 or $200,000, this roundup of modular home prices in your area puts prefab within reach.

If you’re bored of solid ground and want to try out a life on water, then these international companies will give you the tools...

With authenticity and simplicity as their rallying cry, a Kiwi architect and his wife have built a modern beach house that puts a...

Get ready to disentangle the specific modes of construction for homes with ready-made parts.

Inspired by local residential typology, this 850-square-foot modular home has high ceilings, light-filled rooms, and a central...

From repurposed shipping containers to cabin retreats, we look at a range of prefabricated, modular homes in Colorado.

Perched atop a steep slope overlooking the Hawkesbury River on Dangar Island—just an hour north of Sydney—this tranquil, modern...

The design brief of this Sydney project was to evoke the "relaxed sophistication" of the popular Australian beach locale.

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