This zero-emissions tiny house makes your ultimate micro-living dreams come true for $50,000!

Posted on 29/08/2021 by Chi Thukral

I will take a smart tiny house over a big apartment any day and that is why I am forever on a quest to find one. Right now, Microhaus tops my list – it is the ultimate affordable, modern, energy-efficient apartment for one. You could be living your best flexible lifestyle while traveling across the country or just want to drop your anchor in your backyard, either way, Microhaus is a super convenient solution. Haus.me is known for building some of the best 3D printed, autonomous mobile homes and this latest addition to their range comes at an affordable price of $50,000 so that more people can be homeowners even if they are in their 20s! The 120-square-foot dwelling comes with a fully equipped, high-tech living space that can run self-sufficiently. Want to step inside and take a look? You can – enjoy the 3D house tour!

Designer: Haus.me

Microhaus has been constructed using 3D-printed structural components and arrives move-in ready with a kitchenette, double bed, bathroom, and plenty of storage. “The Microhaus also comes with our fully integrated Cloud Self-Diagnosis System, which provides a new generation of Smart Home amenities, full remote control, and machine learning,” explains Haus.me CEO, Max Gerbut.

The Microhaus measures 120 square feet and can be fully assembled within a few minutes! The composite structure is supremely durable, its yacht-inspired exterior is made from fiberglass, stainless steel, and teak. It has a modern, futuristic yet overall minimal aesthetic.

It is one of the most advanced micro-apartments in the world and to complement its high-tech capabilities, the tiny, portable dwelling has a sleek exterior and interior. The exterior is composed of rounded fiberglass and stainless steel whereas the interior is layered with warm wooden details and illuminated by natural light.

“The unit comes with an array of high-tech features, including a motorized door, touchless access, touchless faucets, adaptive lights, and air-quality sensors” adds Gerbut.

Not only is it mobile and flexible, it is also energy efficient and has low operating costs. The durable unit is made from eco-friendly materials that are safe for both people and the environment.

The mobile home is durable but also lightweight, making it a far better choice than any other trailer home or glamper on the market.

Mirohaus’ interior has a sun-kissed vibe thanks to its extensive glazing and large windows. It features white custom cabinetry contrasts with the natural wood elements found throughout the space.

One of the most futuristic details about Microhaus is the keyless entry and a tight security system that can be all controlled via an app.

The sleeping area has plenty of storage space and includes a floor-to-ceiling cabinetry unit with a lit wardrobe.

The bed is cushy and has a TV installed for an optimized Netflix and Chill experience. Under the TV is a spacious niche for books or snacks!

The sweeping windows bring in plenty of natural light and your favorite views so park your home wisely!

There is a large mirror across the kitchenette which helps to visually open up the interior space some more.

Microhaus has a lot of hidden storage and the cabinet separating the sleeping area and the pantry can be opened up into a sliding desk.

The studio home is perfect for one person who leads a flexible and sustainable lifestyle.

The kitchenette is also fully stocked with utensils and includes a smart waste disposal bin.

The sleeping zone also doubles up as a living space during the daytime.

The tiny house features a cozy bathroom with a full-sized shower and toilet.

“We designed the Microhaus to be the perfect income-producing asset. “Offered at an affordable price, the structure requires no additional approvals or construction permits, and it comes with very little maintenance costs. Overall, it has the potential to provide a fully remote-controlled business, if desired, with a fast return on investment,” says Gerbut. The best part? No roommates, fully furnished, and full freedom to move anywhere while taking your little home with you!

Designer: Haus.me

This tiny house is constructed entirely from 100% recyclable materials to reduce landfill waste!

Posted on 22/11/2020 by Ruchi Thukral

As I am writing this, it is almost December and I am already turning up the volume on ‘I am dreaming of a white Christmas!” while looking at this sustainable Scandinavian grill house blanketed in snow! FLEXSE is a prefabricated micro-dwelling solution aka tiny house designed to adapt to ALL seasons, so even if winter wonderland is not your thing, this cabin will certainly be.

The cozy modern structure is constructed entirely from 100% recycled materials and can be assembled in parts on-site or positioned on foundations, allowing it to be set up in remote areas, the countryside, or even on water. Since the construction industry is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than aviation (12% vs 2% – can you believe it?), it is wonderful to see an all-season eco-friendly house. The first prototype was a small BBQ shack intended for cooking and then the team made sure it could be tailored for different purposes too – like a sauna, a guest house, a home office, and more. This eventually led to FLEXE being a complete tiny house. One of its most distinct details is the circular window which almost makes the house look like it has the most elegant monocle with a periscope-like view.

The angled roof minimises the accumulation of snow and rain while giving it a visual aesthetic that will remind you of the houses we drew as children with chimneys. It features an elegant wood-stripped interior and exterior with an open grill that warms the space. The ellipse-shaped cabin is so compact and yet maximizes the usable area by maintaining a minimal footprint and using design to make it functional for different scenarios. FLEXSE can setup on different foundations – concrete slabs, metal piers, and more, allowing it to be an accessible tiny home for remote areas, even on water! I imagine FLEXSE to be most popular as a getaway cabin or a remote office pod.

“We are looking at material reuse as one of the areas to further reduce the city’s carbon footprint. It shouldn’t be a tail-pipe problem of how to manage landfills but a design problem of how to make our structure a material bank where the material doesn’t only retain value but also you can sell them in the future giving it a longer, more purposeful life while reducing waste” says Eden Brukman, Architect and Senior Green Building Coordinator for the City of San Francisco on their efforts to find climate-friendly architectural solutions. Sustainable architecture is booming as we explore green building solutions and the goal is for them to be scalable so there is a large impact.

Designer: SA Lab

Tiny Home setup’s that prove why microliving will be the next big trend

Posted on 31/07/2019 by Neha Mistry

Sometimes when I get done with my day, there is a moment when I stop and wonder how much simpler life would be if I did not have so many things lying around! As we get more materialistic, we get caught in this cycle of storing and maintaining these possessions by buying more of them. It’s a wicked cycle! Enter the phase of minimal micro-living also known as tiny homes. A simple, elegant place where each belonging has a place for itself and a purpose to it because you simply cannot store anything more than essentials! So from luxury campers, simple caravan style homes or even tree houses, we have a microliving setup to woo you.

Laëtitia Dupé of Tiny House Baluchon is designed for a French couple, this new abode finds itself in the French Alps, offering great views and ample space to live in

School bus turns into an adventure-mobile as converted by Mande and Ben Tucker of Fern the Bus

A45 project is an iteration of the traditional A-frame cabin, known for its pitched roof and angled walls with a customizable micro-home that can be built within a rapid time-frame in any location by bjarke ingels group (BIG)

Architect Gerardo Broissin designed a transparent treehouse that floats among the trees and vegetation in a Mexico City backyard

Banjo, unique Tiny Homes, handcrafted in Byron Bay by Little Byron Co

The Ecological Living Module, or EDM comes with a “micro-farming wall” and a roof covered in photovoltaics by Gray Organschi Architecture and Yale’s Center for Ecosystems in Architecture