Method was recently featured in the latest edition of Telluride Shelter! The story covers the recent delivery of 6 modular units to a new home in Aldasoro Ranch and the client’s decision to build with us highlighting our efficient process, custom engineering for each site, and quality craftsmanship. Read more about this and other projects in the article by Leslie Vreeland: https://www.tellurideshelter.com/article/304,home-delivery
In this article, Australian modular builder Anchor Homes names the Chimney Rock Estate as one of their top three prefab modular homes from around the world from 2025. The article highlights how prefab modular building and luxury can work hand in hand, allowing for a quick, sustainable, and efficient build without compromising on quality. Read the article by Alana McNab here: https://anchorhomes.com.au/blog/prefab-modular-homes-from-around-the-world-our-top-3-picks
A home we are building with Marmol Radziner has been featured in Architectural Digest in their Case Study: Adapt initiative highlighting the different ways families are rebuilding their homes after the LA Fires.
The home (Case Study 2: Low House), built for a family of musicians, will be composed of 11 prefabricated modules. It is designed with fire safety in mind, using non-combustible materials, such as thermally modified wood, cement board panels, and green corrugated metal on theexterior and minimizing windows along the north side of the house where it could be vulnerable to the winds that exacerbated the Palisadesfires. The home is designed to not only be efficient and resilient, but to help rebuild a sense of community. The front porch opening up from the music studio was designed to be a place for the Lows to once again host outdoor concerts for their neighborsand friends as they had during the pandemic.
The article by Sam Cochran highlights these design choices as well as the advantages of themodular construction process for fire rebuilds, as it can avoid labor shortages since whole components are assembled offsite. Read more about this project (Case Study 2) and the otherprojects featured on Architectural Digest here:https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/see-how-16-families-are-rebuilding-after-the-la-fires
Renderings courtesy of Marmol Radziner
The Schicketanz Residence, built in Carmel, CA for architect Gabrielle Schicketanz and her family, is highlighted in an article in Plain Magazine. The article discusses the design choices, cost savings, and sustainability efforts of the home. Read the article by Kala Barba-Court here: https://plainmagazine.com/studio-schicketanz-the-preserve-california/
Built to stand out, designed to blend in
Our in-house team, Method Architecture, is no stranger to modern mountain design. This project showcases the team's ability to create luxury homes that blend seamlessly with their natural landscape.
This luxury prefab home is nestled into a hillside, opening towards an adjacent creek, blurring the line between indoors and out. A thermally modified weathered wood deck wraps around the living spaces and flows into the nearby landscape.
A broad roof cantilevers out, providing a canopy for the living areas while also allowing for a roof deck with a sauna and hot tub to be nestled above. The bedroom wing, clad in variations of cedar siding, features small apertures framing views within each of the spaces.
With simple lines and a natural material palette, this high-end custom home offers a modest sanctuary for daily life.
Method Homes was featured by Eye on Sun Valley for a recent project in Ketchum, Idaho.
You can read more about it here.
Project in conjunction with Scott Prentice Architecture & Lloyd Construction
Story and photos by Kate Daly
Flaming pine needles descended on the residences in Greenville, California, as the relentless Dixie Fire winds swept through the Sierra Nevada mountains from end to end.
Roofs, gardens, decks, and treasured possessions quickly caught fire, fueling the flames. Within half an hour, the entire population of 1,000 in the town was left stunned as their once thriving community lay in ruins, unrecognizable and reduced to ashes.
Sparking on July 13, 2021, the Dixie Fire consumed 963,309 acres across five Northern California counties before being contained in late October.
Reconstruction efforts began promptly, and Method Homes proudly contributed to the design and construction team that rebuilt three homes destroyed by the Dixie Fire for the Sierra Institute. Working closely with atelierjones, the new homes were crafted with sustainability and fire safety at the forefront of their design.
Method constructed three modular wet cores for the homes, housing the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry/mechanical areas. The buildings were then put together using Cross Laminated Timber Panels to enclose the modules.
Although timber may not be the obvious choice for fire-resistant architecture, its density offers significant resistance to flames, providing more protection than traditional building materials.
The responsibly sourced mass timber in these homes also supports sustainability and resilient ecosystems, reducing fire hazards by aiding in forest health.
These projects were recognized with an Honor award from the American Institute of Architects in Seattle, symbolizing a commitment to sustainable innovation, community, and fresh starts. This collaborative effort was made possible by the dedication of various teams, including atelierjones, the Sierra Institute for Community and Environment, Mass Timber Strategy, Lights Creek Construction, Dr. Johnson, Sugar Pine Engineering, and Harriet Valentine Engineers.
Photo courtesy of Lara Swimmer
Method Homes was recently featured in Dwell for their “Prefab Profiles” series. The article focuses on Method Home’s ability to produce prefabricated homes without sacrificing good design and craftsmanship.
