Haus.me’s Tiny $90K Prefab Can Be Installed in an Hour—and Even Comes With Cutlery
The 120-square-foot microHaus doesn’t require permitting, hookups, or a foundation.
The 120-square-foot microHaus doesn’t require permitting, hookups, or a foundation.
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Max Gerbut started Haus.me in 2017 with one goal in mind. "I set out to create Haus.me as a new construction concept that can change the entire housing and construction industry," says Gerbut, who, before becoming an entrepreneur, was a physicist and industrial designer. "We are building premium, energy-efficient accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to revolutionize the way people live."
Since building a 3D-printed, off-grid home as its first model, Haus.me has expanded their offerings to include both larger and smaller prefabs. We asked Max to tell us about his company’s latest design, the microHaus: a 120-square-foot ADU that can be upgraded to suit off-grid sites.
Like Haus.me’s large mOne and mTwo models, the structure of the microHaus is made from recycled polymers. The premium version of the home switches out the synthetic material for others, like carbon fiber and stainless steel that better protect the home against extreme weather.
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What’s the most exciting project you’ve realized to date?
One of the first microHaus models that we shipped was to a client in Portland, Oregon. They use it as an ADU and Airbnb rental. The client was so impressed by the functionality of the microHaus and the feedback he received from his guests that he became an investor in the company. Many clients use the microHaus as a guesthouse or ADU and we are currently exploring the possibility of using it for hospitality and hotels.
Equipped with everything from appliances and furniture to glassware and cutlery, the microHaus can be installed and ready to use in under an hour once it arrives on site.
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The bed remains stationary in the Lite model. In the Pro and Premium models, it conceals a table and benches that can be used by folding the mattress up against the window.
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