A $22,000 tiny home can be unfolded from the box it's delivered in by 2 people in 3 hours and is meant to be moved around

Sophie-Claire HoellerFeb 9, 2021, 01:54 IST

Brette Haus tiny homes were inspired by Scandinavian minimalism.Brette Haus

Brette Haus makes foldable tiny homes.
These come in a box and can be unfolded and set up in less than three hours by two people
They're made using a "patented hinge system" that allows the homes to be relocated 100 times.

Tiny Homes have been becoming increasingly popular for years, and RVs are also having a moment in light of the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing travel restrictions.

Brette Haus, a Latvian startup that launched in 2019, seems to be the best of both worlds: a solid prefab tiny home that can also be moved from location to location.

Brette Haus makes foldable tiny homes that come in a box and can be unfolded and set up in less than three hours by two people.

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Brette Haus has three different tiny home designs, which each come in three different sizes, ranging from 193 square feet to 506 square feet.

Brette Haus tiny homes can be built anywhere. Brette Haus

Costs range from $22,000 to $61,500.

Brette Haus tiny homes don't need a foundation. Brette Haus

Gennadii Bakunin, the company's founder and CEO, told Insider he was inspired by the shipping container home trend, as well as a "rustic and a bit Nordic" look.

Brette Haus tiny homes can be delivered by crane truck. Brette Haus

He said that each design evolved from customer feedback and that he has a "passion for optimization."

They unfold to triple in size. Brette Haus

The Rustic looks like a traditional tiny home, with a pitched roof and two floors.

Brette Haus tiny homes were inspired by Scandinavian minimalism. Brette Haus

The Urban is more sleek and modern and also features two floors.

Brette Haus' tiny home designs evolved from customer feedback. Brette Haus

The Compact is more like a modern bungalow and could make the ideal home office.

Currently, these homes are used mostly by tourism-related businesses. Brette Haus

Each house comes with a minimally-equipped kitchen, a bathroom, a living room, and a bedroom.

Furnishings are minimal. Brette Haus

There are plenty of accouterments that can be added for an extra cost, from a full IKEA kitchen to solar energy kits.

These tiny homes pack a big punch. Brette Haus

Homes are delivered by truck in compact shipping containers that weigh around 9,479 pounds.

Multiple homes can be delivered by one truck. Brette Haus

It should take two people no more than three hours to unfold the homes, which triple in size once unfolded. Brette Haus will take care of the initial installation.

Brette Haus tiny homes use a patented hinge system. Brette Haus

Houses can be set up anywhere, no permanent foundation needed.

They are delivered as compact little squares. Brette Haus

To get going, the homes simply need to be plugged into water, electricity, and attached to a sewage pipe, much like an RV, though off-grid options exist as well.

Brette Haus tiny homes can be dropped anywhere. Brette Haus

Brette Haus uses a "patented hinge system" that the company says has a warranty of 100 relocations.

The company estimates that homes will last five years if relocated 100 times. Brette Haus

"The mission of Brette Haus is to fabricate quality mobile homes, considering that nowadays people are flexible and not attached to only one place," the company said in a press release.

"The houses are supposed to relocate a lot," per Bakunin. Brette Haus

"The mission of Brette Haus is to fabricate quality mobile homes, considering that nowadays people are flexible and not attached to only one place," the company said in a press release.

Homes are made using only natural, recyclable materials, and are "carbon neutral and almost zero waste," according to their website.

The homes are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. Brette Haus

Source: Brette Haus

According to the Brette Haus press release, since the folding homes can be considered mobile, in many countries, this eliminates the need for a building permit.

Homes can be delivered anywhere in Europe in nine weeks, and to the US in 12 weeks. Brette Haus

However, being mobile can cause zoning issues. For example, some local governments in the US already consider moveable tiny homes RVs, which means that in some cases where these can be parked is extremely restricted, as well as for how long people can legally live in them.

Currently, according to Bakunin, customers are mainly tourism-related businesses, but he sees huge potential for individual owners.

Off-grid options powered by solar energy are also available. Brette Haus

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A $22,000 tiny home can be unfolded from the box it's delivered in by 2 people in 3 hours and is meant to be moved around

Brette Haus has three different tiny home designs, which each come in three different sizes, ranging from 193 square feet to 506 square feet.

Costs range from $22,000 to $61,500.

Gennadii Bakunin, the company's founder and CEO, told Insider he was inspired by the shipping container home trend, as well as a "rustic and a bit Nordic" look.

He said that each design evolved from customer feedback and that he has a "passion for optimization."

The Rustic looks like a traditional tiny home, with a pitched roof and two floors.

The Urban is more sleek and modern and also features two floors.

The Compact is more like a modern bungalow and could make the ideal home office.

Each house comes with a minimally-equipped kitchen, a bathroom, a living room, and a bedroom.

There are plenty of accouterments that can be added for an extra cost, from a full IKEA kitchen to solar energy kits.

Homes are delivered by truck in compact shipping containers that weigh around 9,479 pounds.

It should take two people no more than three hours to unfold the homes, which triple in size once unfolded. Brette Haus will take care of the initial installation.

Houses can be set up anywhere, no permanent foundation needed.

To get going, the homes simply need to be plugged into water, electricity, and attached to a sewage pipe, much like an RV, though off-grid options exist as well.

Brette Haus uses a "patented hinge system" that the company says has a warranty of 100 relocations.

"The mission of Brette Haus is to fabricate quality mobile homes, considering that nowadays people are flexible and not attached to only one place," the company said in a press release.

Homes are made using only natural, recyclable materials, and are "carbon neutral and almost zero waste," according to their website.

According to the Brette Haus press release, since the folding homes can be considered mobile, in many countries, this eliminates the need for a building permit.

Currently, according to Bakunin, customers are mainly tourism-related businesses, but he sees huge potential for individual owners.