This eco-friendly beach abode is marketed as a ‘gleaming piece’ of affordable prefab modernism by Australia’s MODABODE.  The first version of the e-BODE was built in 2004 by U.K. architects, Sarah Bickford and Paul Lucas.  The single bedroom unit is priced at something around $115,000 US – for those Australian’s who want a small footprint prefab.

Some features: large windows allow for plenty of natural light, louvred upper windows create cross ventilation and the over-hanging roof protects the unit from the sun.  The home, which features a solar water heater, a rainwater collection system and full coated insulation, easily exceeds Australia’s Building and Sustainability Index energy and water consumption targets.

The home is also offered in a two bedroom configuration. The only site work required is an electrical hook-up and simple foundation pads – creating as little site disruption as possible – the home can be moved or removed relatively easily.  Add solar panels or a wind turbine to get completely off-grid.