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A WINNING DESIGN

Innovative products and systems may be what ultimately sell The Flex

House to a client, but it’s the design that gets them in the front door.

BY JULIET GRABLE
HE FLEX HOUSE was conceived as a modular housing can be customized for each client, even while the home is under
design that can meet the needs of a broad range of construction in the factory. Because the floors are installed first, the
homeowners. The prototype consists of two modules configuration of walls can be tweaked to enlarge certain rooms and
that come together at a central axis. On one side of this shrink others, or a wall may be even left out to create a larger living
T “spine” are the living room, office and bedroom; on the room space.
other, the entry, dining room, bathroom and kitchen.
Like The Arc House, The Flex House is defined by curves. In MODELING MODERN
each module, a high ceiling arcs away from the center, while arched While The Flex House can be adapted to any number of styles, Green
doorways and rounded corners add customized touches to the Builder Media and Shelter Dynamics have chosen to present the
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factory-built modules. A row of clerestory windows brings in plenty prototype in a clean, contemporary style. Hence, walls are finished
of natural daylighting to the bedroom and office module, and the with sheetrock and paint. Casework is painted. Finishes were chosen
public parts of the home are largely open, adding to the feeling of for their warmth, durability and simple elegance.
spaciousness. Along with quality craftsmanship, The Flex House showcases
This floorplan, ideal though it may be for a couple or single person, products and finishes that contribute to good indoor air quality,

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