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Jun 16, 2024

I build $130k tiny homes with hidden security

NEW tiny homes are coming to the US and they've already piqued the interest of many Americans because of their unique features. Tiny homes are soaring in popularity due to their affordability,

NEW tiny homes are coming to the US and they've already piqued the interest of many Americans because of their unique features.

Tiny homes are soaring in popularity due to their affordability, sustainability, and ability to afford owners freedom.

Now, due to huge interest from the US, the first delivery of bulletproof modular homes is expected to arrive this year.

Hüga is a family business in Argentina with over 79 years of experience in the construction industry.

Inspired by the Danish concept of "Hygge," the company's tiny homes are designed for living a simple but enjoyable life wherever the owner wants with a big emphasis on nature.

"The only thing the owner will have to take care of is choosing the views," the Hüga website boasts.

The modular homes are constructed out of reinforced concrete making them relocatable, resistant to earthquakes and hurricanes, and means it is even bulletproof.

Those extremely concerned about their security either from the elements or from bullets can fold down a metal barrier over the glass front door.

By using such materials and modern construction methods, the homes are suitable for all types of climates, including extremes, and can even be buried.

Additionally, the construction materials used have a 50 percent longer lifespan than traditional materials and there is a 90 percent reduction in manufacturing waste.

According to a report by Business Insider who spoke to José Martin, an architect at Hüga and its parent company Grandio in 2021, the most requested model is the 484-square-foot home.

The Hüga home has a double bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen, and dining room.

It also has an indoor mezzanine that can fit a single mattress and be a cozy space for a child.

With storage being a key element of tiny living, the stairs leading up to the mezzanine have drawers for storing the essentials.

The home makes use of natural light by being lined with windows which helps make the space feel bigger.

The bathroom comfortably fits a toilet, sink, and shower, while the kitchen can hold a four-person dining table, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Martin stated that the company is able to build at least 200 homes in just one month due to its digitized construction technology.

The award-winning construction method "digitizes and monitors the entire construction process via the cloud," according to the news outlet.

In turn, this increases Hüga's building efficiency and ability to make a number of products.

Those interested in making a purchase of the $130,000 home can currently only pre-order in Florida as this is where much of the interest is.

Martin said that in 2021 the company was getting "hundreds" of inquiries from prospective customers from the US, especially in the Sunshine State.

With the unit not needing a foundation, the portable concrete home can be installed at your chosen location in less than a day.

A number of customers reached out to invest in a modular home not to live in full-time but to rent out as a "unique stay."