2024-05-02T16:45:22-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/39795595/ikea-debuts-completely-furnished-pre-fab-modern-homes Archinect 2012-02-29T16:01:00-05:00 >2022-05-09T11:16:08-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/12/127da7701b3d528cb20a57cf82ed8cd2?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>Swedish furniture company IKEA, has collaborated with Oregon architectural firm Ideabox, to launch its first line of prefabricated houses in the U.S., named the &ldquo;Aktiv.&rdquo; The IKEA-themed dwelling is a one-bedroom home centered around space-saving furniture and products. The hip and modern house was outfitted taking into consideration the demands from Pacific-Northwest homeowners, and is designed to be eco-friendly.</p></em><br /><br /><p> The Aktiv, Swedish for active, is expected to be priced at US$79,500.</p>