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A former refuge for escaped inmates may soon become a boutique island of net zero prefab cabins off the coast of The Bronx

An endearing Swedish summer house with massive windows, plywood interiors, and a climbable facade, by architect Leo Qvarsebo

Making the most of Joshua Tree NP and the Yucca Valley with a modern airbnb, sunrise hikes, and succulent shopping

Retractable wood shutters and concrete pedestals elevate this modest Norwegian boat house above the sea floor

Simple geometric structures dot a mountainside in the farming region of Tuanjie, designed to help alleviate rural poverty through agricultural tourism

An unconventional geometric cabin embraces the natural landscape with modular fabrication

Natural materials and prefab construction make this remote structure durable and adaptive

A simple structure made to weather with age and offer access to nearby skiing, hiking, and climbing

Iceland's striking landscapes shot on film, inspired by Richard Mosse's iconic infrared images of war in the Congo

How an icon of regional prefab design found a second lease on life off the coast of Vancouver, BC

A humble birch-clad cottage stands weathered and warm against an imposing landscape

Simple stacked forms and minimalist materials together comply with strict historical design codes while embracing a contemporary sensibility