Prefabricated homes in the Pacific Northwest usually conjure images of Hilary Swank "I'm just a girl from a trailer park" abodes-a stark contrast to Amy Theobald and Cara Beth Lee's sleek getaway deep in Washington's Mt. Baker rainforest. From the driveway, the cabin (or "M2 Project," as its builder. Method Homes, calls it) looks something like a modern municipal office. Inside, however, it features LEED-certified materials like recycled-bamboo countertops, on-demand hot water, cellulose insulation, and ductless heating. Its distinctive roofline, floor-to-ceiling windows, and bright cedar ceiling distinguish it from a "cozy" (read: dark and damp) traditional Northwest cabin as much as its construction process does.
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