Prefab homes are nothing new. Sears, one of the oldest retailers in the country, even had an entire catalog dedicated to them at the turn of the 20th century. The concept has survived well into the modern era, and the creativity it inspires seems practically endless.

Whether you?re looking for an opulent dream home, a dwelling controlled by high-tech computer interfaces, a house so eco-friendly its carbon footprint is baby-sized, or an abode small enough to fit in your parents? backyard, there?s guaranteed to be a prefab style that meets your needs ? and most orders are built and delivered in around six months.
Here are a few of our favorite prefab designs to get you excited and give you ideas for one of your very own:
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Design pioneer Philippe Starck teamed up with Slovenian construction company Riko to create the Prefabricated Accessible Technology Home (PATH) collection, the first model of which consists of a two-tiered structure with a mostly glass façade, a wind turbine on the roof, an under-deck swimming pool, and a ton of other cool features like iPad-controlled window blinds.
The collection is comprised of 34 unique floor plans to please just about anyone shopping for an upscale prefab. These options vary in size from 1,500 to 3,800 square feet. At a cost of $300 to $540 per square foot, a midsize PATH will set you back around $1 million, making this one of the priciest prefabs on the market.
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