Exterior and House Building Type The Cora House’s configuration maximizes views, while its siting limits environmental impact. Bonnifait + Giesen Atelierworkshop, the firm that designed the structure, retained the mature trees on the property.  Photo 1 of 10 in 10 Coastal Prefabs That Bring Modular Housing to the Beach from These Solar-Powered Homes Are Shining Examples of Modern Sustainability

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Located on the northern edge of Waiheke Island, approximately 800 feet from the nearest road, The Cora House sits atop a thicketed cliff that falls sharply into Hekerua Bayhe below. The prefab home's configuration maximizes views, while its siting limits environmental impact. Bonnifait + Giesen Atelierworkshop, the firm that designed the structure, was even able to retain the mature trees on the property.