The Muji Hut is a Masterful Take on Minimalism
"A very special little place, all your own" is how Muji has chosen to introduce their new Muji Hut; a Japan-only prefab house.
Conductive plate design
At a time when almost every object around us seems to suddenly get Smart; From MP3 jackets to GPS cars to Smart bombs. It seems appropriate to take that age-old baked piece of mud that we like our ancestors eat off of – the ceramic plate, and fuse it with contemporary technological know-how.
We use the conductive properties of silk-screened gold or Amorphic Metal films in the same manner printed circuit boards or car windshield defrosters work. Hook up the plate to an electrical source and the current will run through the "decoration" keeping food stuff warm.
Can These Tiny, Modular Smart Homes Relieve the Demand For Affordable Housing?
Prefabricated and stackable, Kasita's high-density units may be a solution to America’s affordable housing crisisขwith tech-enabled, high-quality design to boot.
Ship Shape: An Austin Home With a Shipping Container Addition Asks $499K
Patrice Rios combines her love for modern interior design and shipping containers in collaboration with local architect Mark Reynolds.
A Breezy Modular Home Keeps Cool in Austin, Texas
Inspired by local residential typology, this 850-square-foot modular home has high ceilings, light-filled rooms, and a central breezeway.
A Prefabricated Tiny House Sets Down Anchor Along the Vltava River in Prague
Tugged for 18 hours through four locks and underneath 14 bridges, including the famous Charles Bridge, this floating abode finally made it home.
A Small Wisconsin Cabin Filled with Multifunctional Furniture
A father-son architectural duo experiment with a compact, modular home with flexible furniture arrangements.
This Prefab Cabin Offers an Affordable Answer to Island Construction
A cost-effective modular retreat embraces the landscape on a Lake Superior island in Wisconsin.
An Angular Black Cabin in Coastal France Honors the Bucolic Landscape
The 850-square-foot cabin in France’s northwestern Brittany region sits on raised platforms that allow the surrounding ecosystem to prosper.
Massie Produced
Art object or machine for living in Architect William Massie’s personal prefab project takes the mass out of mass customization to create a one-of-a-kind wonder.
A Breezy Prefab on Hawaii’s Big Island
Once a prototype showcased at Dwell on Design, this Cali Solo modular structure by HMK Prefab Homes is now all about island living.
How Prefab Is Helping Fire Victims Rebuild After Disaster
In the wake of wildfires, prefab home builders have stepped up to provide speedy rebuilds at reduced costs to help fire victims get back on their feet.