Also the author of “Modular Mansions” and “Prefabulous World,” Koones argues that these prefab homes may be small, but they are so beautiful and well-built, you can’t tell the difference ...

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‘Prefabulous Small Houses’ author Sheri Koones explains the evolution, and the appeal, of prefab construction.

Offered in three levels of configuration, the Nomaden tiny house puts a very stylish spin on downsized living at an ...

Tiny homes, often inspired by TV shows, attract buyers seeking simple affordability, but they sometimes run afoul of local building and zoning codes.

Polyhaus’s models use timber panels that snap together like a puzzle, eliminating air gaps and forming a geometric shell to reduce burn risk.

There’s only so much you can do with a very compact floorspace, but according to one Arizona-based company, space is relative too. The Denizen, a prefab modular home that fits a variety of ...

Portuguese prefabricated housing firm Mima Housing recently unveiled its latest design, the Mima Light. Featuring a mirrored base section that makes it appear to float in mid-air, the compact ...

Q: There are more Seattle-area homes in “Prefabulous Small Houses” than from any other area; why do you think “prefab” and “small” are so appealing here? A: Happily, I believe that ...

Michelle Kaufmann, an architect, remembers leading Laura Bush, the first lady, on a personal tour of one of her prefabricated homes, pointing out its on-demand water heater and explaining how the ...

From early colonial settlers to the post-war construction boom, prefabricated and modular housing has a long history in ...