18 Incredible Small Green Homes That Live Large
These exciting and comfortable designs from the new book Small Eco Houses show what's possible, and sustainable, in under 2,500 square feet.
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Taliesin Mod.Fab Modular Home
960 square feet
Taliesin Design/Build Studio, J. Siegal, M.P. Johnson Design
Scottsdale, Arizona
If you're thinking the Taliesin Mod.Fab house looks like a mobile home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, you'd be on the right track. According to the book Small Eco Houses, the groundbreaking architect had actually experimented with modular designs early in his career, but adoption of the resource-saving concept was reportedly cut short by the disruption of World War I.
The Taliesin (also featured on page 1 of this feature) pays homage to Wright while showcasing sustainability. It's built with so-called SIPs, structural insulated panels, which make installation quick. The house is designed to work well off the grid, using natural lighting and ventilation and optional solar panels.
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