Boxabl homes

[pony mom]

I want one!

https://www.boxabl.com/

But I may need another one for some extra stuff.

They're really interesting. So much technology in the construction and design. It's a shame most towns wouldn't allow something like this; I'd rather see these in a trailer park type setting than trailers.

[bae]

That's just nifty! And just under the size that my County requires permits... Moo hwa ha ha.

[razz]

There seems to be a lot of interest and effort to make a variety of mini-homes. Wonder where this box type of housing might be feasible - a leased platform with plug-in utilities? A granny flat in one's back yard? What heat zone?

[Teacher Terry]

Looks attractive and a good solution for affordable housing.

[Rogar]

Pretty ingenious. I think I could live in the small space, but would need a large shed. For the price or a little more I might expect some sort of integrated solar collection and storage system as an option.

[SteveinMN]

Nice! On their Web site, the words that leapt out at me were Accessory Dwelling Unit, so I suspect this is not designed so much for tiny-house living as it is as a "granny flat", piggybacking on nearby electrical and sewer connections. That's okay.

I do wish there were some options. Just my humble opinion, but the refrigerator provided is ludicrously large relative to the rest of the kitchen. I'd go smaller (14 cu. ft. or so) and enlarge a cabinet or two. Not a fan of vessel sinks, either, though they may do that to buy some space for plumbing/storage.


For the price or a little more I might expect some sort of integrated solar collection and storage system as an option.
It would add to the price considerably, but being able to build on a basement would provide storage and a place to go (besides the non-accessory dwelling unit) for bad weather shelter. Even a stairway accessible through a hatch under a rug would be sufficient. But that permanence might run afoul of some local ADU rules.

[happystuff]

I love it!! I clicked on the "reserve yours" button and it showed some additional styles, etc. One had a lower level, open garage with the housing unit on top. I could deal with that - LOL. Might work for your storage, SteveinMN. Also says that the company is working on additional floor plans.

[pony mom]

I agree about the fridge. The place is barely large enough for one person so unless you live far from grocery stores, a regular sized one should be fine. Don't like the bathroom sink either, but it does give a little bit extra counter space. It's nice to have a washer and dryer, but the combo must take a long time just to complete one load. I know these are popular in Europe.

Two things I do wonder about.....do the window have screens? And does it need rain gutters? A flat roof probably wouldn't be allowed or work in the NE where I live, but where will the rain and melted snow go?

These are made to withstand high winds, floods, burning embers, mold, insects. If I lived down south in storm-prone areas, I think this would be a better home for me than a trailer or even a wood home. These can be used in so many ways: to house storm victims, employees (housing for essential workers during a pandemic?), elderly parents.

For the price, I think it's great. Especially if it's built to exact standards. I'm curious to read about people experience with them in the future.

[Tradd]

If you read the FAQ a lot of questions are answered. Anything like solar, pitched roofs, etc., will be added on by someone local they will hook you up with.

I love this house.

[pony mom]

I think it's great that you can have it delivered, hooked up and move into it the same day.

Also wondering if you can hang anything on the impenetrable walls. The windows definitely need some sort of covering; you couldn't walk around half-dressed with the whole place lit up like a Christmas tree. I'd have to cover the glass doors in the kitchen cabinets and possibly use them for clothes/storage. And you would need to have a small stepladder, but where to put it?

I wish they were closer to me just to see what it's actually like inside. Quiet? Solid? My dream self would love it but my real self has too much stuff. And so does my pony.

[Yppej]

People in the Northeast do live in houses with flat roofs although it is not common. You would need a roof rake in the trunk of your car that you assemble when it snows.

[catherine]

I really like this! Very well-designed. I think it's so interesting that the trend--from Tumbleweed houses to houses like this--is smaller.

I'm no longer in the market for small houses, since I have one of my own, although mine, at 680 sq ft, is about twice the size as the Boxabi.

I have found that "stuff" accommodates the space available. If you have more stuff than space, you have choices: mini-storage units, friends' garages etc. I have found that my discussions with DH around "we're buying another skillet. What are we going to do with our other skillet? Do we really need it or should we donate it to Granny's Attic" has been fantastic at helping us stay on track with having what we truly need/want. When we went through The Purge, I learned quickly what means something to me. The rest be damned.

So if you have a yearning for a Boxabi house, you can definitely make it work.

[happystuff]

Interesting that small/tiny houses are becoming more readily available. The more difficult problem, at least how I see it, is the land/location to place them on. The ones on wheels are usually welcome at trailer parks, but I'm thinking I would want my own small piece of property. I know a lot of places don't have the zoning laws available for the tiny homes.

[SteveinMN]

One had a lower level, open garage with the housing unit on top. I could deal with that - LOL. Might work for your storage, SteveinMN
I think their use of the word "garage" is generous. It's essentially a carport; no door or door hardware that I can see. The placement of the cars in that space does not infer the presence of a door either. Having no security for what's stored there is a showstopper (for me anyway). And it's still not in-ground. From a tornado-warning perspective it would be less safe than the rest of the house. But I may be an edge case.

I think we all have more stuff than we need (except maybe our former angling poster, whose name I cannot remember atm). I'm talking things like seasonal decorations (or clothes or winter tires) or patio furniture so I can meet with friends outside in nicer weather. Certainly there are ways of getting around all of these, but at what point do the workarounds become less simple (and maybe less costly) than just having some more storage space?

Another thing I may be an edge case for is #Instagram's #overuse of #hashtags that take up more #space than #actualtext #ridiculous #hardtoread #somuchforpicturestellngathousandwords

Please don't get me wrong -- I think it's a very efficient use of space (a few exceptions aside). It will be interesting to see the line expand. It's just not where I would want it to be.

[JaneV2.0]

Again, I really wish small houses--~1000 sq. feet--were easier to find. More variety in general, please.

[happystuff]

Again, I really wish small houses--~1000 sq. feet--were easier to find. More variety in general, please.

I have the same wish... along with a small price tag to go with them. In my area, under 1000 sq. foot homes are still going for anywhere from $150K on up. That's more than I paid for my current "regular" size house!

[bae]

Construction costs in my area are now at ~$500/sq. ft., so the idea of Amazon Priming a tiny house for a reasonable price has appeal.

[Teacher Terry]

The smallest I have lived was 855 for 6 years and again now for the past 2 months. Because my son is neat having 2 people is no problem. It would be too small if he was messy. The first time I used all 3 closets and this time he has 2/3’s of one. I kept very few seasonal decorations. I like to hang dry most of my clothes except for underwear and pjs. I put the rack in my second bedroom. I also like to have a room for guests especially my son. Since I spend more time at home now I need some space.

[JaneV2.0]

I have the same wish... along with a small price tag to go with them. In my area, under 1000 sq. foot homes are still going for anywhere from $150K on up. That's more than I paid for my current "regular" size house!

https://60586thavenuene.coldwellbankerbain.com/?showmhf=1&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=card1&utm_campaign=newlisting&awzid=e340971afd30c5ebe1f670cd90f07cad&fbclid=IwAR0FQWKwZgatrYcPHgDCRnfeHQn4EjJ0Fbfcrm2ju _eo2y4V8tuS0oUzSHo

[Teacher Terry]

There’s plenty of houses around 1k sq ft in the old neighborhoods in Reno.

[Teacher Terry]

Jane, the prices by you are worse than ours. They have the same couch as me:)).

[catherine]

https://60586thavenuene.coldwellbankerbain.com/?showmhf=1&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=card1&utm_campaign=newlisting&awzid=e340971afd30c5ebe1f670cd90f07cad&fbclid=IwAR0FQWKwZgatrYcPHgDCRnfeHQn4EjJ0Fbfcrm2ju _eo2y4V8tuS0oUzSHo

OMG. $550k for 670sq ft? And on .06 acres? Wow.

[happystuff]

Wow, Jane! Over 1/2 a million dollars for under 1000 sf! Home ownership is not the achievable dream it used to be in a lot of areas.

[JaneV2.0]

Not to mention it's about a block from the I-5 freeway. The noise and pollution must be outstanding.