Something to Watch For - Muji's Japanese Modern Prefab in America

I've been gone again - but this time on vacation! While I was away Preston at JetsonGreen had an interesting post about the prefab house by Muji of Japan (often called the "Japanese IKEA"). Apparently Muji is finally coming to America, and possibly bringing it's prefab housing with it! If you have been a reader of Future House Now you know that I am infatuated with Japanese modern homes, and this nifty design from Muji is great. Maybe if it comes to the USA I can build one! Here's a link the the general Muji site and another link to the site for the Muji houses. Of course, everything is in Japanese. Actually, it isn't that hard to navigate once you see what is what - just click around a bit.




Whether or not a Muji house is ever brought to America, we can all appreciate the clean, simple aesthetics of Japanese modern homes, and their approach to living well in smaller spaces. When I think about the home I want to build for my family, I often look to Japanese houses like this one for inspiration.

Here's a few more pics:







Image Credits: Muji site