Large expanses of glass on the Southern side of this modern house design fill home interiors with natural light and connect rooms with exterior living spaces. Completed in 2008, this 2,800 square foot prefab home that consists of 14 modules, is located in Venice, California, USA.

This modern house design includes few green features, – a recycled steel frame, insulated panels and glass, eco friendly materials, energy saving appliances and natural cooling design. This modern house is built, substantially reducing the environmental impact of its construction.

Comfortable and attractive modern house is located on an urban lot in Venice, California and designed by a Los Angeles based studio Marmol Radziner, www.marmol-radziner.com/

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House design description by Marmol Radziner

The Palms Residence is located on a narrow, urban lot in Venice, California. The home looks inward, incorporating covered decks and a small courtyard space, giving the structure a sense of privacy despite its location on an infill lot.

Comprised of 14 modules, the 2,800 sq ft house includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a living room/dining room, a double height kitchen with an operable skylight, an office, and 700 additional square feet of outdoor living space. Large expanses of glass on the southern side of the structure fill the home with natural light and connect the interior and exterior spaces.

The home includes custom walnut casework in the living room and kitchen, concrete floors on the first floor, and eco-timber hickory floors on the second floor. The bed rooms have built-in beds and additional casework. The exterior of the home is finished with cedar siding. A series of screening techniques, including landscaping, fencing, and louvered panels provide shelter from the street while retaining the open feel of the home.

The home includes a variety of green features including, a recycled steel frame, Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS), Triple-Pane insulating glass, eco-friendly materials, Energy Star-rated appliances, and natural cooling features. The home was produced in the MRP factory, substantially reducing the environmental impact of its construction.