Prefab homes have always been a part of the Dwell DNA. Here you will find prefab homes published in dwell magazine as well as great prefab home ideas. Prefabricated means either panelized, modular, or kit homes. Prefab architecture works for both remote sites and dense urban spaces. Modular homes are popular but can be the most expensive to customize. It is best to change as little as possible when buying prefab. Possible advantages of pre fab include lower cost, higher degree of precision, and less construction waste.

Vintage Furniture-Filled Prefab Living Room in Upstate New York
Built by architect William Massie nearly a decade ago for vintage retailer Greg Wooten, this hybrid prefab home in upstate New...
A Hybrid Prefab Home in Upstate New York
For a vintage design dealer seeking a respite from the city, architect William Massie conceptualized a mostly prefab home around...
Kid-Friendly Treehouse in Upstate New York
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This Petite Paris Apartment is a Vintage Furniture–Filled Delight
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These New Prefabs Celebrate the Art of Simple Living
SET Ideas unveils an elevated collection of sleek and versatile prefabs characterized by floor-to-ceiling windows and wood...
A Multigenerational Home in Upstate New York Experiments With Eye-Popping Color
An architect couple, their kids, and two sets of grandparents share a boldly imagined retreat that spreads out from a courtyard...
14 Upstate New York Retreats Perfect for Beating the City Heat
From converted barns to modern cabins, each offers a different take on a scenic country escape.
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A father-son architectural duo experiment with a compact, modular home with flexible furniture arrangements.
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With rates starting at $159 a night, Moxy Chelsea offers young jet-setters an affordable stay with a big personality.
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Throughout NYC's bustling boroughs, minuscule studios, tightly-packed family apartments, and converted small spaces are the norm.
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The New Living Room
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This Lakeside Cabin in New York Is Offbeat in the Best Way
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The Garage That’s as Fun as the Living Room
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This Little Apartment in New York Unleashes the Power of Pegs
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