The term “prefab” in home construction has evolved from a whispered notion to a resounding declaration of innovation. Prefabricated homes were once considered outliers; now, they stand as the future ...

Midcentury-modern homes are in. With an emphasis on function and form, and a nostalgic quality, the homes have seen a resurgence since tapering out in the 1970s. Today, we see elements of midcentury ...

Call it a mother-in-law suite, a granny flat, a guest house, a backyard office, an accessory dwelling unit, or just your own sweet compact home. Whichever name you choose for it, there’s no denying ...

Some were off-grid cabins toying with convention; others, warm family homes hiding mechanized production. All of them prove ...

The homes of the future will not only be more sustainable and affordable—they will also be much faster to build. Prefab architecture is paving the way, and now there’s more variety than ever to choose ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. From the heavy use of raw materials to logistics and ...

Prefab housing might call to mind mega-builders who crank out staid, cookie-cutter design lines: the Mayberry I-III or the Homestead I-IV. When they were first introduced, prefabricated homes were ...

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 ...

One of the most interesting places to go to discuss home construction is the wonderful and remote school – Yestermorrow. Established in 1980 in Waitsfield, Vermont; the school is a training ground for ...

Design magazines love them. So do movie stars and environmental activists. New technology, including the use of robots in factories, makes them even easier to build. So why are advocates of prefab ...

When you hear the term modular homes, you probably think of something akin to mobile homes on cinder blocks—temporary solutions for would-be homeowners that are far from the dream homes they hope to ...