If you’re looking to build a detached accessory dwelling unit in Seattle, the city has a list of pre-approved construction plans. This can streamline the permitting process, as all you need to do is pick a plan and connect with the designer. There are plans available in various sizes, from 288 square feet to 1000 [...]
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Beautiful Prefab Backyard Homes by Abodu
Abodu is a startup that specializes in building ADUs, or accessory dwelling units. These are small homes that are built on a concrete foundation and are designed to blend in with the main house. The backyard cottages are often used as rentals or extensions of the main home for family members. Abodu has already built [...]
The Condor 400-sq.-ft. Prefab Cabin for $29,447 by NIDUS
If you liked the concept of the Dove model prefab home shell we showed you previously, but need more space, you’re in luck! The same company, NIDUS, also makes a “Condor” model in two larger sizes — one around 400 square feet, and the other around 750 square feet. And they start at about $29,447 [...]
This Prefab Tiny House Shell Starts at $17,500
While tiny-house-on-wheels-shells have been around for a long time, the NIDUS concept of a modular foundation home shell is something new — and it’s a great way to save money on housing since you DIY the entire interior of the home. These shells are built in modular pieces that are then transported and assembled on-site. [...]
Modern, 3D-Printed Backyard Office
This is the Azure Sky, a 3D-printed, prefab, 120-sq.-ft. backyard studio by Azure Printed Homes. It starts at $24,900 and features a super-modern design with curved floor-to-ceiling windows making it perfect for a home office or fitness space. What are your thoughts on 3D-printed structures like this? Don’t miss other prefab tiny homes like this, join [...]
This 180-sq.-ft. Tiny House is 3D-Printed
This is the Azure Iris, a 180-sq.-ft., 3D-printed, prefab tiny house by Azure Printed Homes. It starts at just $39,900 and features a flexible living area that converts into a bedroom. There’s also a kitchenette and bathroom. Would you consider a 3D-printed tiny home at this price point? Don’t miss other prefab tiny homes like [...]
Deltec Crescent Chalet: Three-Story Round Prefab Home for Narrow Lots
The Crescent Chalet from Deltec Homes demonstrates how round architecture solves the narrow lot problem by building vertically across three stories. This 24-by-36-foot prefabricated home maximizes views with its curved wall of windows while maintaining a compact footprint. Deltec Homes, based in Asheville, North Carolina, has specialized in round prefabricated residential structures since 1968 and [...]