Tankless Water Heaters & Radiant Roof Sheathing:
As a homeowner and private contractor, I understand the importance of sustainability. Having worked on Long Island Homes for over 3 years now, I’ve seen a lot of things that are commonplace,
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A History of Modern Prefab Houses
Modern Prefab Houses
Although the concept of modern prefab houses and design has been around since the ’60s, the architectural movement didn’t take off until early 2000. As technological advances like SIP panels (structural insulating that is precut and can be locked together) were made and interest in residential architectural design blossomed,
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History of the Prefabricated House
The Prefabricated House
Modern-Shed Pool Side Cabana & Music Studio
Prefabricated houses have a long history in the US. An early version of a prefabricated house was sent from England in the 1600s,
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What is an Outbuilding?
Outbuilding – Noun 1.
- A building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building
- A structure not connected with the primary residence on a parcel of property. This may include a shed, garage, barn, cabana,
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Modern-Shed Prefab Dwelling Compound
Prefab Dwelling Shed Compound: Don’t live LIFE confined to four walls!
Located in the quaint town of Port Townsend on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula the Dwelling Shed Compound was designed by Modern-Shed founder Ryan Grey Smith.
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Vancouver Aquarium Custom Prefab Building
Custom Prefab Building: Vancouver Aquarium
Westcoast Outbuildings working under the oversight of MCM Architects and Stuart Olson Dominion Construction, supplied and installed two custom prefab buildings for the Vancouver Aquarium.
The Need: The Vancouver Aquariums is currently undergoing a $25 million dollar face-lift.
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Prefab Laneway Houses – 12’x24′ Modern-Shed
Prefab Laneway House:
Hidden away in a suburban Seattle Washington backyard is this beautiful Modern-Shed 12′ x 24′ prefab Guesthouse.
Designed as a place for visitors to rest their travel weary bones this Guesthouse concept could easily be adapted as a Laneway House for the Vancouver marketplace.
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Cottage Kit: Modern-Shed Coastal Design
Cottage Kit:
With a Cottage Kit by Modern-Shed converting an unused patch of land into a luxurious Backyard Cottage is easier than you might think.
First the client had chosen the style and type of cottage kit they wanted.
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