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Woodsy Prefab Cabins

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Chris Pardo Design's Small Prefab Home is Ideal for Cozying Up with Nature

— September 18, 2014 — Art & Design
Element 1 is a small prefab home by Chris Pardo Design that serves as a vacation cabin in Washington. The tiny one-bedroom and one-bathroom unit sits on a waterfront property, which is why the design includes details like a deck and full glass windows for taking in all that the scenery has to offer. The entire house is long and fairly low to the ground, which is emphasized by the horizontal wooden paneling that wraps around the structure.

From the inside of the unit, its tall windows make it seem as if there is hardly any separation between you and the outside world. After it was designed, the cozy prefab cabin was manufactured by Methd Homes.
Trend Themes
1. Tiny Prefab Homes - The trend for small, prefabricated homes, like Element 1, is growing as people seek simple and cost-effective living options.
2. Eco-tourism - As vacationers increasingly desire to enjoy nature, small cabins like Element 1, located in scenic locations, present an eco-friendly travel option and a chance for the tourism industry to adapt.
3. Minimalist Architecture - The use of sleek lines, simple shapes, and uncomplicated designs, seen in Element 1's exterior, is a growing trend in modern architecture and presents an opportunity for architects to incorporate affordable and sustainable materials.
Industry Implications
1. Residential Construction - The use of prefabrication in constructing homes and vacation cabins has the potential to redefine the residential construction industry by reducing costs and building times, and offering energy-efficient and sustainable options.
2. Tourism - The trend for compact, eco-friendly cabins in scenic locations, such as Element 1, presents an opportunity for the tourism industry to promote sustainable destinations and provide affordable and unique travel experiences.
3. Architectural Design - The trend for minimalist architecture seen in Element 1, presents an opportunity for designers to incorporate affordable and sustainable materials in their designs, to create sleek and low-cost housing and commercial options.
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