Been dreaming of a second home? Something small and modest but also different — a place you can escape to when you're sick of staring at the same walls, cooking in the same kitchen, sitting on the ...

The Australian company begins with cross-laminated timber to create carbon-negative homes starting at $145K AUD. Welcome to Prefab Profiles, an ongoing series of interviews with people transforming ...

Prefabricated cabins provide a quick and easy solution for homesteads, whether it’s for your main home, a barn, stables or other outbuildings. Delivered to your site complete, and pretty much ready to ...

Snow loads, –30 °C nights, and humid summer heatwaves test any cabin. A prefab kit that thrives in those extremes starts with a super-tight shell: thick wall assemblies, continuous insulation, and ...

Canadian company DROP Structures is on a mission to allow people to “drop” the company’s incredible cabins (almost) hassle-free in just about any location. One of the most versatile designs is the ...

Like most things in life, downsizing means something different for everyone. Those who understand downsizing as a necessary reconnection with nature will probably find the Birdbox one of the most ...

A standard kit comes complete with floor plates, ribs, a ridge beam, R13 insulation (though this can be upgraded to R25 insulation for cooler climes), Super Span roof paneling, along with trim and ...

Prefab Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are revolutionizing the way homeowners are considering their living space. Whether you’re looking to create a rental property, a guesthouse, or a private retreat ...

The cost to build a modular home is between $180,000 to $360,000, with a national average cost of $270,000. Factors that affect the total cost of a modular home include the home size, style, and brand ...

At present, freestanding structures are generally exempt only up to 25 square metres, beyond which planning permission is ...

There’s an enduring misconception that prefab means “temporary” — the sort of thing you install and forget. It probably dates back to Britain’s post‑World War II prefab programme, where hastily ...