Located 100 miles away from Chile’s capital Santiago sits Casa Remota (Remote House), a beautiful prefab residence that can be constructed in hours and redefines mobile housing. Designed by local architect Felipe Assadi, the modular, one-level shelter is made...
Tatiana Bilbao’s project for the Chicago Biennial is a full-scale prototype solution for the affordable housing shortage in Mexico. The structure, which aims to adapt to different geographical, social and cultural conditions, can be built for as little...
Those yearning to unplug from urban life will love the Premaydena House, a stunning off-grid prefab set in the wilds of Tasmania. Eco-conscious architect Misho Vasiljevich of Misho+Associates designed this stunning 818-square-foot modular retreat that boasts...
A record number of over 60 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes worldwide, and those who end up in camps can find themselves stuck there for years. That’s why Belgian-based design firm DMOA created the Maggie Shelter, an eco-friendly,...
A few years ago Google proposed a modular phone made of components that could be easily swapped out and upgraded. Luckily for consumers sick of buying a new phone every year, Google just green-lit the Project Ara smartphone – and it’s set to ship out next year. Google...
This modular social housing project for Tangier, Morocco, utilizes prefabrication and passive design principles to create a sustainable neighborhood with enviable views of the Atlantic. Stephane Malka of Malka Architecture envisioned the four modules as adjustable...
