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Archive for March, 2008
Magic Box Inc.
A company called Magic Box is offering prefab structures that are quite unlike some of the offerings that we’ve featured in the past: Magic Box Inc.
The main feature of the Magic Box is that it is based entirely on custom order starting with the dimensions of the box. The dimensions of the unit is determined per application, whether it is used as an office space, café, spa, etc. The Magic Box also has unique features not found in typical prefabs. Available options include electrical conduits/circuitry, ventilation system (HVAC), plumbing, and window shading.
Dwell on Design Los Angeles - June 5-8
Dwell on Design 2008 is now scheduled for this June. In terms of prefab, they are promising that visitors can “stroll through a neighborhood of prefab homes completely landscaped and dressed by Dwell Outdoor.” Dwell has been a real champion of the modernist prefab movement and we expect this to be another great event.
Dwell on Design Los Angeles Home Page - Dwell Conferences - dwell.com
WSJ: Pre-Fab Home Kits Sometimes Aren’t So Fabulous
The Wall Street Journal is today publishing about some pitfalls that new prefab owners sometimes fall into. Well worth the read, particularly if you are planning on purchasing and building a new prefab.
Developments : Pre-Fab Home Kits Sometimes Aren’t So Fabulous
“Kit” — or “prefab” homes – are popular with home shoppers on a budget and the style-conscious looking for modernist design, but these homes can be a headache to build and in the end, costlier than some people expect, says Sara Lin in today’s Journal.
In the article, Ms. Lin shares the experiences of three sets of home buyers who purchased three different prefab kits – the FlatPak House, the NextHouse and a LV Series house from home designer Rocio Romero – her $36,000 kit for a 1,152-square-foot house is one of the least-expensive pre-fab kits available, Ms. Lin says.
