The prototype of the prefab home of Blue Sky Homes in Yucca Valley in California, the United States, is now complete, weeks after installing the footings. And the photos of the prototype, released by Dave McAdam, owner of the Yucca Valley, show what one expert described as “an excellent example of clean, efficient, contemporary, desert architecture.”

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Another great example of eco-architecture, Cottage in a day is an energy efficient factory-built home by architect Michael Fitzhugh. Based on 14-square-foot-modules, with structural insulated panels and natural wood finishes, it’s supposed to be the perfect eco-friendly solution for a rustic cottage in a rural landscape.

With Energy Star windows, bamboo flooring and a price starting from $52,000 (up to $152,400 for a fully functional furnished home), the prefabricated structure is built on a precast concrete foundation that won’t harm the soil, and requires minimal labor and waste on site. Looks like the perfect solution for a stylish weekend in the mountains. What do you guys think? [via Inhabitat]