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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.

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Mingle With Mother Nature in This Tiny Prefab Getaway
Tucked into an old-growth forest, this prefab home was assembled in just three days with minimal site impact.
These New Prefabs Celebrate the Art of Simple Living
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8 Scandinavian Cabins That Master the Art of Minimalism
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A Tiny Cabin Is This Writer’s Off the Grid Getaway
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11 A-Frame Cabins For A-Grade Getaways
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A Simple Plan
A Marmol Radziner–designed prefab house, trucked onto a remote Northern California site, takes the pain out of the construction...
This Black Prefab Cabin in Uruguay “Melts” Into the Woods
The modular design by iHouse is clad with sustainably sourced wood in a black finish, making it at home with the forest in more...
11 Prefab Woodland Cabins With Storybook Appeal
From traditional, gabled dwellings to rounded pods, these prefab cabins offer an idyllic retreat into the woods.
These Sleek Prefab Cabins Radiate Scandinavian Style
Koto prefab cabins not only bring chic, minimalist design to the housing market, but also a new way of living.
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Experience cabin life to the fullest in this minimalist structure that's tucked in the mountains of Northern Sweden.
This Loon Lake Getaway Is a Wabi-Sabi Twist on the Traditional Cabin
Drawing on Japanese, Scandinavian, and Shaker influences, Whitten Architects designs a decidedly non-rustic lakeside retreat in...
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From shipping container homes to modular holiday retreats, these sleek prefabs prove the benefits of off-site construction.
8 Inspirational Island Prefabs
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8 Treetop Cabins Perched High Above the Earth
These lofty structures take cabin design to a whole new level.
Rent This Modular Micro Cabin For Your Next Grecian Getaway
This mesmerizing micro home offers an incredible experience at an affordable price in Greece.
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Although log homes have traditionally been associated with Abraham Lincoln or a bucolic existence, they can actually be turned...

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