Balancing on irregular, rough-hewn rocks along the Norwegian coast, this renovated summer cabin near a town called Larvik in...

A lakeside prefab in Norway is a study in idyllic seclusion.

Architect Håkon Matre Aasarød, partner at Oslo-based studio Vardehaugen Architects, led the design of Cabin Vindheim, situated...

These sleek, tiny cabins offer the comfort of a hotel room in remote locations across Norway.

Built to blend in with its forest surroundings and complement an existing prefab log cabin, the Hankø Bathhouse designed by...

An observation roof and outdoor room extend the small footprint into the coastal landscape, while selective materials help it...

Built to withstand powerful winds and rain, Hytte Imingfjell is a mountain cabin with a distinctive, hood-like roof.

For one family's mountain getaway, the architects chose a distinct construction method, window pattern, and roof cladding for...

A small prefab cabin in Norway is offering an alternative view on the concept of luxury.

On the windswept Norwegian island of Stokkøya, a holiday cabin built from local timber connects deeply to the landscape.

This year-round mountain retreat is a spectacular escape in the Norwegian wilderness.

Set in a beautiful stretch of fjord country about 250 miles northwest of Oslo, the Juvet Landscape Hotel is the kind of place you...

Stairway to Heaven by Wood Arkitektur + Design uses heat-treated pine and bricks to fashion a casual family retreat.

The modular design by iHouse is clad with sustainably sourced wood in a black finish, making it at home with the forest in more...

From traditional, gabled dwellings to rounded pods, these prefab cabins offer an idyllic retreat into the woods.

Koto prefab cabins not only bring chic, minimalist design to the housing market, but also a new way of living.

Students dream up modular structures for camping around California parklands.

A designer couple build a contemporary retreat inspired by rural fences.

Adventure calls on this Norwegian island that hosts cantilevered glass cabins and endless possibilities for the explorer at heart.

Along the Nordic nation’s southeast coast, Line Solgaard Arkitekter creates a magical family getaway that stands in symbiosis...

Stellar views, local pine, and a Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired design combine in a compact cabin perched high in the Kvitfjell...

With four wings that branch out for distinct views, this pine-clad cabin north of Oslo offers privacy for family members despite...

Although log homes have traditionally been associated with Abraham Lincoln or a bucolic existence, they can actually be turned...

This elevated prefab cabin along the Chilean Andes has a buffer zone that helps protect it against harsh climatic conditions.

This economical and eco-friendly 725-square-foot cabin is a cozy retreat in rural New Zealand.

Perched atop a soaring granite outcropping, I-Kanda Architects' Cabin on a Rock is a modernist hideaway.

A cost-effective modular retreat embraces the landscape on a Lake Superior island in Wisconsin.

The light and bright 570-square-foot units are just a 20-minute ferry ride from Seattle, Washington, perfect for a weekend...

Ten prefabricated cabins make up this floating hotel that offers privacy and relaxation in a fishing reserve in Avignon, France.

On the edge of Norway’s largest national park, a family’s cozy holiday escape cleverly pays homage to the sublime landscape.

Weary city dwellers can find serenity in this array of cabins on the Norwegian archipelago of Fleinvær, where the Northern Lights...

Compact and light on the earth, this 840-square-foot home subtly camouflages into its forested surroundings.

In January 2003, we issued a challenge to 16 architects: Design a modern prefab home for $200,000.

A rotating fireplace, a glazed facade, and a cozy sauna complete this wonderful woodland retreat.

The modular hotel concept, called Hytte, allows landowners and hotel operators to implement a custom configuration of...

In inner-city Baltimore, Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake paves a path to affordable prefab.