Oh. My.
I knew that pre-fab houses these days have improved greatly over the pedestrian designs and poor quality common in the past (with the exception of those adorable little Sears bungalows, of course). But these open and light-filled beauties are homes anyone with modernist leanings would lust after. Assuming a good distance between you and your closest neighbors and/or a HUGE budget for window treatments. (Unless you like a healthy dose of exhibitionism in your daily routine!)
According to the Huf Haus website, what makes the glass exterior walls and the soaring interior spaces possible is the post and beam construction, which "frees the designer of the constraints of load-bearing (and thus dividing) walls".
To add to its appeal, the Huf Haus features sustainable design and eco-friendly materials and technology.
You can find many more photos at the website, along with an explanatory video and a virtual tour.
One challenge with a home like this, though, would be how to humanize the spaces. I'm sure a really talented designer could pull it off, but at the moment while these interiors are gorgeous to look at, I can't exactly picture myself feeling comfortable lounging around in my pajamas. :)
What strategies can you think of for making a house like this feel comfortable and inviting?
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