Part of a sustainably-designed modular house collection, the Glidehouse from Michelle Kaufmann is a 1,560 sq. ft. modern prefab home, that includes a communal space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms and comes with a variety of green features, such as bioclimatic design, ecological materials, and enhanced natural lighting.
Built in a factory, the main prefabricated components are the frame structure, clerestory windows, cabinetry, glazed facade, and the exterior system of wooden sunshades.
In addition to being prefabricated, the house’s prominent green features are bamboo flooring, FSC-certified wood (both in structure and finishes), a mechanical ventilation system, low VOC-content finishes, water-saving fixtures, and a photovoltaic solar energy system that can be installed upon delivery or in the future.
The house is designed for clean, green and healthy living; for example, take a look at how its bioclimatic design is expressed where the open sliding doors and opposite clerestory windows create cross-ventilation in the main living spaces.
they are all modern design which have open plans in communal areas, floor to ceiling windows, day lighting and good ventilation
I say its just because we LOVE this kind of look! Looks great and nothing beats innovating ideas that use nature to make our living spaces comfortable!
P.S. I would like to know if “mk” would export to Mauritius, and in case your wondering where that is? Its a little Island in the indian ocean, also would their product withstand the tropical climate or would there be a need for climate adaptations?
Gosh we’re suckers for the prefab housing options out there. However, it seems to us that they all tend to be a very similar style. Is that due to the limitations of the processes used to create them? Or do we just notice all the examples that look kinda like this one (because we love the way this kind looks)?