A unique hinge system allows the Brette Haus to unfold into an instant shelter, home office, or event space.
Based in Latvia, Brette Haus offers prefabricated tiny cabins that fold and unfold in a matter of hours, allowing for easy transportation and setup. Shown here, the company’s Rustic model comes in three sizes ranging from approximately 240 to 520 square feet.
A hinge on the floor allows one side of the home to fold into the other, while another hinge along the top permits the entire roof to fold down and form a cube for shipping. With the help of a crane, it takes about three hours to set up or break down the structure.
Standard options include a minimally finished interior to keep costs down and allow each customer to design the space according to their needs. In the model shown here, the two-room lower level consists of a living/dining area, as well as a bathroom and kitchen on the side.
The living area can be increased by as much as 10 feet in larger models. The versatile open space can also be utilized for commercial purposes, such as a pop-up store.
Standard kitchen features include a countertop and sink, although premium options are available for an additional cost. The adjacent bathroom is ready to go with a standard toilet, vanity, and shower.
A sleeping area located underneath the roof is accessible via a ladder from the kitchen.
In its folded position, the unit can be shipped nearly anywhere in the world.
Other models in the Brette Haus product line include a single-level option, which is available in two sizes.
A third option is designed with an urban environment in mind, with a slender second story and a foldable lower-level addition.
An array of tiny home designs are available to renters and buyers, and each comes fully furnished to make move in a snap.
Each home has a 13-foot deck that connects the living space to the outdoors.
The ESCAPE One XL tiny home is one of the larger of models in the community, and it features generous glazing.
ESCAPE Tampa Bay Village is currently comprised of ten tiny homes situated on individual lots. Due to popular demand, the village will soon expand with an additional 30 units.
The village offers a community feel for a fraction of the price of traditional homeownership. The state-of-the-art homes are a refreshing upgrade from cramped city apartments.