A secret fantasy of mine is to live in the Pacific Northwest, perhaps in the San Juan Islands area.  So when I stumbled upon Balance Architects’ prefabs built with sustainable practices by Method Homes, I had to take note.

As of right now, any of their 3 models of prefabricated vacation cabins can be delivered to you whether you live on San Juan Islands, the mountains of Washington, Montana, British Columbia, Oregon or Idaho; and they’re working their way further south and east.

Utilizing certified-FSC lumber, bamboo cabinets, EcoTop Countertops, Energy Star appliances, Yolo no-VOC paint, radiant heat and solar power options for generating electricity, construction targets a rating of LEED for homes 2.0 or higher.  Appropriately green for a cabin in the woods.

These eco-minded prefabs can be constructed in a day, but allow at least 3 months for the entire process. For those who want a vaca in Mount Baker, Washington, you can rent one of these babies and try before you buy.  Check out their 2-bedroom, replete with organic sheets.  I just might be heading west very soon. more @ methodhomes.net

via:  haute nature